October

FOR many shooting enthusiasts, buying a ticket for our popular Gun Draw is a ritual.

Predator control will now be included in all existing and future curlew conservation schemes following a recent Westminster debate. 

A superb day’s clay shooting was had by all on Sunday 1st October with Bisley at Braidwood who put on 8 challenging stands and 2 flushes.

THE Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) shared a selection of its expert scientific research at the well-attended Honorary Fellows Event.

We respond to a recent piece in The Guardian about the dramatic long-term decline in flying insects in nature reserves across Germany.

Mike Swan offers advice on creating a feeding hopper that is good for game and songbirds, but denies access to scavengers.

The very first GWCT and Natural England Farmer Clusters Conference took place at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 12 October 2017. You can see how the day unfolded here.

Caroline Gumbrell, Associate Director at Greenwoods Solicitors, discusses the increasing role of robots and automation in agriculture.

Plumpton College offers superb opportunities for shoot and estate staff to gain essential skill qualifications and to stay updated on recent legislation.