The ignorance displayed by the Political classes in the UK is staggering. These so called representatives of the people are blisteringly narrow minded on certain subjects, for reason even they themselves cannot justify. As we know, in places like Wales shooting helps support jobs in rural hotels, game keeping and allied professions and suppliers of vehicles, gunsmiths and the benefits for farming and the bird population from food and game strips and predator control is huge. To deny that is the case would bordering on dishonest.
The NGO are lobbying hard but you can also help. Write or go and see your local politician, tell them why game shooting is so important to you. Financially, socially and if it's helps with your mental well being