Events - 2025

Predation Management Training at Bywell, Northumberland

Location: GWCT North of England Office
Date: 13 February 2025 Time: 9:00AM to 4:00PM

On this course, attendees will receive comprehensive training covering both the theory and practicalities of predation management including current legislation and best practice thinking. The modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on the practical application of predation management on the ground.  Read more

GWCT Upland Game Conference 2025

Location: The Witham, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY
Date / Time: 17 February 2025 at 9:15AM

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Corvid Trapping Course, Isle of Islay

Location: Islay Estates Office, PA44 7PZ. what3words///custom.slyly.lemons
Date: 20 February 2025 Time: 9:30AM to 1:00PM

With significant changes to corvid trapping legislation due to be enforced following the passing by Scottish Parliament of the Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024, this new course has been prepared to an agreed standard by a Working Group led by NatureScot and approved by Scottish Government.  Read more

Spring (Tunnel) Trapping Course, Isle of Islay

Location: Islay Estates Office, PA44 7PZ. what3words///custom.slyly.lemons
Date: 20 February 2025 Time: 1:30PM to 5:00PM

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Corvid Trapping Course, Sutherland

Location: Achfary Village Hall, IV27 4PQ what3words//stormed.symphonic.Monday
Date: 24 February 2025 Time: 9:30AM to 1:00PM

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

Spring (Tunnel) Trapping Course, Sutherland

Location: Achfary Village Hall, IV27 4PQ what3words//stormed.symphonic.Monday
Date: 24 February 2025 Time: 1:30PM to 5:00PM

With significant changes to spring (tunnel) trapping legislation due to be enforced following the passing by Scottish Parliament of the Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024, this new course is being prepared to an agreed standard by a Working Group led by NatureScot and requires to be approved by Scottish Government.  Read more

Grouse Keepers Pie & Pint Night - Glenmazeran Estate, Inverness-shire

Location: Glenmazeran Estate, Inverness-shire, IV13 7YB
Date: 24 February 2025 Time: 7:00PM to 9:00PM

GWCT have teamed up with Scottish Land & Estates and the Scottish Regional Moorland Groups to put on a series of Pie & Pint Evenings.   Read more

Corvid Trapping Course, Morayshire

Location: Knockanbuie, Tulchan Estate, Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire. what3words///facing.dunes.minivans
Date: 25 February 2025 Time: 9:30AM to 1:00PM

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Spring (Tunnel) Trapping Course, Morayshire

Location: Knockanbuie, Tulchan Estate, Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire. what3words///facing.dunes.minivans
Date: 25 February 2025 Time: 1:30PM to 5:00PM

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Grouse Keepers Pie & Pint Night - Logie Coldstone, Aberdeenshire

Location: Bridgefoot Mill, Logie Coldstone, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5PT
Date: 25 February 2025 Time: 7:00PM to 9:00PM

GWCT have teamed up with Scottish Land & Estates and the Scottish Regional Moorland Groups to put on a series of Pie & Pint Evenings.   Read more