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The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) is delighted to announce the winner of the Welsh Fantastic Four Shoot Raffle, which has raised £15,000 for its vital scientific research.

FOLLOWING advice from DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust would like to inform its members that avian influenza has been found in a small backyard flock of chickens at a farm near Thornton, Wyre, Lancashire.

Sue Evans has been appointed director at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Cymru (GWCT Cymru).

A wide range of game conservation projects across the country are being judged at the prestigious 2017 Purdey Awards. Judges are looking to recognise and reward the most outstanding shoot and habitat improvement projects and the deadline for entries is Monday, May 22.

GWCT is advising its members and those within the shooting community that current regulations to reduce the risk of bird flu are due to change.

Shoots are being urged to take part in a survey which reviews and assesses their performances across the season. 

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) invites you to take part in the Levens Team Challenge on Sunday 28th May, to raise funds for its groundbreaking scientific research.

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Dr. Dick Potts, our former Director General and Director of Research. He died on 30 March, aged 78.

The Hampshire branch of a leading wildlife charity will be holding a clay shooting day near Basingstoke on Sunday 7th May to raise funds for their vital scientific research.

As further cases of avian flu are confirmed, the GWCT offers advice on the implications for game birds.