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sadness. He said: “It’s not that we can’t take a fish any more — most anglers stopped doing that years ago; the disappointing thing is that all the hard work which has been put into these rivers does not seem to be working.”

The Tay and the Spey will remain in Category 1, while the Tweed, which is regulated differently, will not have mandatory catch-and-release, so is in effect a Category 1 river.

Night shooting with a thermal scope is a highly effective method of dealing with problem boar. With the UK’S boar population expanding, they are becoming a problem for farmers across the country. The use of a well-positioned high seat and a thermal scope on an appropriate rifle is a safe, humane and effective way to limit damage.

If you enjoy grouse shooting, your season is already here; if not, it will soon begin. An English Sporting clay shooting lesson can be a good way to get your eye back in. Discuss with your instructor what kind of shooting you expect to be doing and he or she can put you on the right stands to spot and fix your faults.