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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.

As the serious and notifiable disease H5N8 bird flu continues to be found in wild birds and some kept flocks in the UK, government has come together with countryside and shooting organisations, including the GWCT, to issue important information to all involved with gamebirds.

Defra annouces new plans to reduce the risk of avian flu in England after 28 February.

Do you have a son or daughter, grandchild, niece or nephew with an interest in shooting? If so, the Northamptonshire branch of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) could have a perfect present for them in the form of the Young Shots Shoot Raffle.