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Shoots press ahead despite uncertainty over COVID-19

The likely effect of COVID-19 on shooting in the UK is becoming clearer as the initial panic starts to subside and more shoots decide how they will approach the coming season.

The majority of shoot operators who spoke to Shooting Times said they intended to go ahead with shooting this winter. A significant number, however, said they intended to cut back or

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