Game licences
New regulations to reform game licensing in England and Wales only, come into force on 1 August 2007 and will:
- remove 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 only killed in the open season;
- remove the requirement for a licence to kill or take game; and
- remove the requirement for two licences for game dealers to sell game.
More guidance for game dealers and retailers on implementing the new regulations can be viewed at
A licence to kill or take game in Scotland is still required. Game licences for Scotland can be obtained from main Post Offices in Scotland.
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last modified: 31 July 2007
Page published: 6 November 2003