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Back in the 1960s and early 70s, when the idea of rearing and releasing redlegs in much the same way as pheasants was relatively new, producers hit on a problem. Unlike first year pheasants and grey partridges, young redleg hens do not lay many eggs.

When preparing for a new season and considering feed options, Keepers Choice recommend a
checklist on several aspects of your feed to ensure birds are grown to be strong, fit and healthy.

Our precious heather moorland exists precisely because of thousands of years of active management.

Mike Swan highlights the things that that always seem to lead to difficulty, and some that help to avoid arguments.

As controlled winter burning has been shown to benefit rare ground-nesting birds such as curlew and golden plover, it is bizarre to see the National Trust use the latest fire on Saddleworth Moor to argue against it.

There are many manufacturers that produce barn owl nest boxes to purchase, but if materials and tools are available, then boxes can also be made by hand.

As Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announces plans to consider the phasing out of lead shot, studies by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) suggest that many shooters are already embracing change.