2024 - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

Feb 26

Corvid Control (inc. vicarious liability) (26 Feb 2024)

Location: Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL
Date / Time: 26 February 2024 at 9:30AM

Corvid control is a vital tool for countryside managers. When done well it can be hugely beneficial to the conservation of our game and wildlife. This course has been developed to ensure those practicing corvid control in Scotland can do so with the confidence that they are operating within the law whilst demonstrating due diligence and welfare considerations. Read more

Feb 26

Mustelid Control (tunnel trapping) (26 Feb 2024)

Mustelid Control (tunnel trapping) (26 Feb 2024)

Location: Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry
Date / Time: 26 February 2024 at 1:30PM

With significant changes to tunnel trapping legislation now in place throughout the UK, this popular course keeps trappers fully up to date with both legal and humane control issues. The session will address the legal aspects of the various trapping methods for stoat, weasel and rodent control employed by keepers and wildlife managers as well as the equipment required and best practice advice. Read more

Feb 28

Lowland Deer Management course (Feb 2024)

Lowland Deer Management course (Feb 2024)

Location: Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL
Date / Time: 28 February 2024 at 9:30AM

Our new lowland deer management course is centred around population survey techniques, cull planning and record keeping as well as changes in legislation and best practice. This half-day course is best suited to participants new to, or with a basic understanding of, lowland deer management. Read more

Feb 28

Scottish Snaring Course

Scottish Snaring Course

Location: Hopetoun Estate, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL
Date / Time: 28 February 2024 at 1:30PM

Although Scottish Government has confirmed their intention to ban snaring later this year, the use of snares currently remain a legitimate and important tool in the game and wildlife management toolbox. Our Scottish Government approved fox and rabbit snaring course provides candidates with the necessary certificate to obtain their unique ID number, which must by law be attached to all snares set in Scotland. Fundamental to the course is the emphasis placed on welfare, in addition to best practice, species conservation and legal updates. Read more

Mar 05

GWCT Game 24 Conference

GWCT Game 24 Conference

Location: The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG
Date: 5 March 2024 Time: 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Mar 06

Corvid Control (inc. vicarious liability) (March 2024)

Corvid Control (inc. vicarious liability) (March 2024)

Location: GWSDF, Bridgefoot, Logie Coldstone
Date / Time: 6 March 2024 at 9:30AM

Corvid control is a vital tool for countryside managers. When done well it can be hugely beneficial to the conservation of our game and wildlife. This course has been developed to ensure those practicing corvid control in Scotland can do so with the confidence that they are operating within the law whilst demonstrating due diligence and welfare considerations. Read more

Mar 06

Mustelid Control (tunnel trapping) (March 2024)

Mustelid Control (tunnel trapping) (March 2024)

Location: GWSDF, Bridgefoot, Logie Coldstone
Date / Time: 6 March 2024 at 1:30PM

With significant changes to tunnel trapping legislation now in place throughout the UK, this popular course keeps trappers fully up to date with both legal and humane control issues. The session will address the legal aspects of the various trapping methods for stoat, weasel and rodent control employed by keepers and wildlife managers as well as the equipment required and best practice advice. Read more

Mar 07

Lowland Deer Management course (7 March 2024)

Lowland Deer Management course (7 March 2024)

Location: GWSDF, Bridgefoot, Logie Coldstone, AB34 5PT
Date / Time: 7 March 2024 at 9:30AM

Our new lowland deer management course is centred around population survey techniques, cull planning and record keeping as well as changes in legislation and best practice. This half-day course is best suited to participants new to, or with a basic understanding of, lowland deer management. Read more

Mar 07

Grouse Health & Disease (7 March 2024)

Grouse Health & Disease (7 March 2024)

Location: GWSDF, Bridgefoot, Logie Coldstone, AB34 5PT
Date / Time: 7 March 2024 at 1:30PM

This training opportunity addresses the increasing need for grouse moors to assemble documented evidence to demonstrate best practice. The half-day course will focus on the latest management techniques for the control of strongyle worm burdens and tick in red grouse. A must for those requiring medicated grit prescriptions! Read more

Mar 28

GWCT Highland Dinner & Sporting Auction

GWCT Highland Dinner & Sporting Auction

Location: The Storehouse in Evanton, Ross-shire
Date / Time: 28 March 2024 at 7:00PM

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