GWCT News Blog

On Monday 26 April, politicians will be debating a petition launched by Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery of Wild Justice, titled ‘Ban Driven Grouse Shooting - Wilful blindness is no longer an option.’

MyFieldsports sets out to prove how effective organisation, planning and execution of your sporting activities in a digitalized way can benefit not only your shooting and stalking experience, but additionally how it can prove the benefits of shooting to conservation and can be a great tool for the wider community.

Back in the 1960s and early 70s, when the idea of rearing and releasing redlegs in much the same way as pheasants was relatively new, producers hit on a problem. Unlike first year pheasants and grey partridges, young redleg hens do not lay many eggs.

When preparing for a new season and considering feed options, Keepers Choice recommend a
checklist on several aspects of your feed to ensure birds are grown to be strong, fit and healthy.

Our precious heather moorland exists precisely because of thousands of years of active management.

Mike Swan highlights the things that that always seem to lead to difficulty, and some that help to avoid arguments.

As controlled winter burning has been shown to benefit rare ground-nesting birds such as curlew and golden plover, it is bizarre to see the National Trust use the latest fire on Saddleworth Moor to argue against it.

There are many manufacturers that produce barn owl nest boxes to purchase, but if materials and tools are available, then boxes can also be made by hand.