Blogs

Take part in the Shoot Benchmarking Survey to compare your shoot operations against similar shoots, aiding the identification of areas for improvement and refinement.

We’re teaming up with the National Gamekeepers’ Association to run a series of fox snaring courses throughout Wales during February and March.

Dr Adam Smith, GWCT Scotland Director, discusses the importance of correctly setting spring traps.

Roger Draycott urges those in the countryside to remain vigilant and to report any suspected cases of bird flu.

Tim Furbank explains what you can do to help birds through the lean winter months.

Jonathan Reynolds, GWCT Head of Predation Control Studies, urges snare users to comply with the new code.

Check off what needs to be done on your shoot this autumn.

Counting partridges poses a few challenges, even for the best birders. To help you master these field ID challenges, the GWCT has created a new grey partridge ID guide for bird ringers and field observers.

The importance of conducting proper scientific research was highlighted in this week’s Backbench Business debate in the House of Commons about snaring – both sides of the debate making use of the GWCT’s evidence. So what were they reading?

GWCT Head of Advisory Roger Draycott outlines the importance of our Shoot Biodiversity Assessments.