Calendar - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

Sep 15

Mink Control Course (Hampshire)

Location: Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EF
Date: 15 September 2025 Time: 10:00AM to 3:00PM

This one-day course covers: history of mink and their control in the UK; conventional mink trapping; what makes a good mink cage trap; the GWCT mink raft, its development and how to use it; humane dispatch of trapped mink, and health and safety on the river bank. Read more

Mar 03

Predation Management Training (Hampshire)

Predation Management Training (Hampshire)

Location: Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EF
Date / Time: 3 March 2026

Predation management is an important part of wildlife management in the British countryside, and over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part it can play in helping conserve vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds. 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

Mar 12

Predation Management Training (Leicestershire)

Predation Management Training (Leicestershire)

Location: Allerton Project Visitor Centre, Loddington, LE7 9XE
Date / Time: 12 March 2026

Predation management is an important part of wildlife management in the British countryside, and over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part it can play in helping conserve vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds. 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

Mar 17

Predation Management Training (Northumberland)

Predation Management Training (Northumberland)

Location: Bywell, Northumberland
Date / Time: 17 March 2026

Predation management is an important part of wildlife management in the British countryside, and over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part it can play in helping conserve vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds. 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

Mar 26

One-Day Part-Time Keepers Course (Hampshire)

One-Day Part-Time Keepers Course (Hampshire)

Location: Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Date / Time: 26 March 2026

Mar 31

One-Day Part-Time Keepers Course (Northumberland)

One-Day Part-Time Keepers Course (Northumberland)

Location: Bywell, Northumberland
Date / Time: 31 March 2026

Apr 13

BASIS Certificate in Lowland Game Management (Hampshire)

BASIS Certificate in Lowland Game Management (Hampshire)

Location: Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EF
Date / Time: 13 April 2026 to 15 April 2026

This course is aimed at all individuals who have responsibility for managing a shoot, including head keepers, singlehanded keepers, estate managers, land agents, landowners, shoot managers and shoot captains. It is a three-day course. Read more

Events

Mink Control Course (Hampshire)

Predation Management Training (Hampshire)

Predation Management Training (Leicestershire)

Predation Management Training (Northumberland)

One-Day Part-Time Keepers Course (Hampshire)

One-Day Part-Time Keepers Course (Northumberland)

BASIS Certificate in Lowland Game Management (Hampshire)