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Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt

• Overview

  You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…

• Birds

  You can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds and waterfowl…

• Mammals

  There are different rules for foxes, deer and other mammals. Foxes It’s…

How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.

• Updated: 20 June 2022

Find out about the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme if you produce a UK spirit drink with a protected Geographical Indication.

• Updated: 21 August 2023

How to manage game birds during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak.

• Updated: 5 January 2024

Find out how to submit brand details to HMRC for Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, Irish Poteen, Somerset Cider Brandy and Single Malt Welsh Whisky if you're a verified bottler.

• Updated: 23 August 2024

List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.

• Updated: 29 November 2024

How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.

• Updated: 31 December 2020

Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.

• Updated: 11 January 2022

Find out how to apply for verification and what happens if you do not.

• Updated: 23 August 2024

Forms to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI scheme.