April

With a surplus of game on the ground with the loss of two months of game shooting due to the COVID pandemic, there have been occasional reports that the excess of game birds left are now beginning to influence recently drilled spring crops.

With all the news about new rules for trapping stoats, and changes to general licences for corvid control, it’s easy to forget that there are other predators out there that we need to address, and now is a good time to be on the case.

Politicians will soon be debating a petition launched by Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery of Wild Justice, titled ‘Ban Driven Grouse Shooting - Wilful blindness is no longer an option.’

MyFieldsports sets out to prove how effective organisation, planning and execution of your sporting activities in a digitalized way can benefit not only your shooting and stalking experience, but additionally how it can prove the benefits of shooting to conservation and can be a great tool for the wider community.

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.