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    Keeping the side up

    Jul 07, 2020 4 minutes

    Sporting Gun: So much has happened over the past few months, yet in many respects the country has been in a state of limbo. How has that affected gamekeepers and gamekeeping?

    Liam Bell: The timing of this outbreak and the fact that working outdoors has still been possible, albeit with restrictions, has meant that, fortunately, many gamekeepers have been carrying out work as usual for this time of year. Much conservation work happens now, and that has continued. As with any sector, delays have occurred but the overall impression is that gamekeeping has been one of the lucky professions. The uncertainty around

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