Blogs
15/8/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Events , Advice
We’re once again running our popular three-day course for part-time gamekeepers at the GWCT Allerton Project in Leicestershire from 26 to 28 September.
21/6/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Pheasants & Releasing
General licence GL43, which permits the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and within 500m of the boundary of European protected sites in England has been granted for another 12 months until 30th May 2023.
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.
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.
3/5/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , GWCT Scotland
The subject of predator control can be charged with emotion and often misguided opinion. This has put ever greater scrutiny on practitioners; there is no place for poor practice. The game sector prides itself in being able to demonstrate best practice to ensure that predator control remains a legitimate conservation tool. There are sector-led codes of practice in place and the GWCT is recognised for up-to-date training on all aspects of humane predator control.
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.
27/4/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
Our team of expert advisors are running several courses designed to promote best practice among those who manage the countryside. Places are very limited on each so book now to avoid disappointment.
20/4/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
Here is a crucial point to understand; whatever the predator, how many you nail is not the measure of success. The key question is how much predation are you stopping?
12/4/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Farming
Watch GWCT advisor Jess Brooks and her family describe their experiences of the Sustainable Farming Incentive on their Isle of Wight farm.
6/4/2022 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Waders , Woodcock , Letters
Read our letter to the Secretary of State regarding the shooting of woodcock, written in response to the letter sent by Wild Justice.