Blogs
21/6/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Pheasants & Releasing
The GWCT has undertaken a significant body of research into ecological impacts of gamebird releasing and management. Our research highlights that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative impacts.
13/6/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Pheasants & Releasing
Our research group at the GWCT is attempting to answer the question “Do sites that release gamebirds have more fox activity than non-release sites?” by collecting and analysing fox scats. 28 February 2022 saw our first day of fieldwork in a programme lasting until next spring.
6/6/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Pheasants & Releasing
An appraisal of: Harris (2021) A review of the animal welfare, public health, and environmental, ecological and conservation implications of rearing, releasing and shooting non-native gamebirds in Britain. Report to the Labour Animal Welfare Society.
4/5/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT in the media , Pheasants & Releasing , Advice
For most lowland shoots, the cost of pheasant and partridge poults is probably the biggest single outlay in the annual budget, so you want to spend your money wisely. Shopping around is clearly sensible but beware of going on price alone.
28/4/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Pheasants & Releasing
Many a new pen will be going up over the next couple of months, so now is a good time to think about what makes a great place to release your pheasants. It is one of the biggest investments on many shoots, and getting it right is key to success.
9/3/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Pheasants & Releasing
12/1/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Pheasants & Releasing
This spring, GWCT researchers will be starting a new research project looking into one of the most contentious issues around the release of gamebirds in the UK: the idea that gamebird releasing may attract foxes and other generalist predators into an area.