I received the following e-Mail this morning (I applied the bold text).
On 5 April 2010 10:42, Colin Shedden (Scotland) <
Colin.Shedden@basc.org.uk> wrote:
Dear John,
Thanks for the email and for pointing out the lack of information on
Game Licences in Scotland on that particular page. I have asked a
colleague to look at this and ensure that the full information is added.
As I am sure you are aware, it is hoped that the Game Licence in
Scotland will be removed when the Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill
comes into effect in March 2011. What this means is that for 2010 and
the first couple of months of 2011 those taking game will
require a game
licence, as well as those stalking deer on unenclosed land in Scotland.
This does not affect those stalking on enclosed farmland or enclosed
woodland, but it does mean that all stalking on the open hill should
have a Game Licence.
Best wishes,
Colin Shedden
Dr Colin B. Shedden
Director, BASC Scotland