Blogs
19/1/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Hen harrier/Grouse shooting , GWCT Scotland
A full day ‘in-person’ symposium examining the conservation of Scotland’s four grouse species – red grouse, black grouse, capercaillie and ptarmigan - is taking place on 5 May 2023 at Balhousie Castle, Perth.
16/1/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Events
Brush up on your knowledge surrounding best practice bird husbandry, drive design and predation management as well as many other topics covered by the GWCT part-time gamekeepers course.
10/1/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Pheasants & Releasing , Avian Flu
On Monday 9th January 2023 the National Avian Influenza Protection Zones (AIPZ’s) that cover England, Scotland and Wales, were all amended to include new mandatory requirements for those who catch-up gamebirds (pheasants, partridges or ducks). Here is an overview of these new legal obligations and some frequently asked questions about the practice of catching-up.