The new regulations have removed the following restrictions for the shooting and dealing in game.

• The restriction on dealing in game birds and venison during the close season.  This means that any person will be allowed to sell game and venison all year round provided the animals in question were lawfully killed.

• The requirement for a licence to kill or take game: and

• The requirement for licence for game dealers to sell game.

Further guidance for game dealers and retailers on the regulations can be viewed by selecting this link businesslink/gamelicensing.