September

With the start of the muirburn season (1st October – 15th April) now upon us, many upland farms and estates across Scotland will be watching the weather forecast with a close eye and view to burning.

The World Gunmakers Evening will take place at the Armoury Building at the Honourable Artillery Company in London on the 9th of November from 6.00 PM. Tickets are limited and can be found at www.worldgunmakers.com. We would love to see you there.

Adam Vaughan’s recent article Shooting curbs to save endangered woodcock, includes inaccuracies which make it misleading. The woodcock is neither rare nor endangered.

The new 2023 GWCT Supporters Badge is now available to order here for just £6.50. Show your support for the Trust by wearing one with pride. Be quick though, there are only 300 available!

We’re encouraged to read that government believes “boosting food production and strengthening resilience and sustainability come alongside, not instead of, protecting and enhancing our natural environment”.

Recent isolated cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in released pheasants highlights the importance of good biosecurity and vigilance amongst all those involved in game management. 

The National Gamekeepers Organisation recently visited GWCT HQ in Hampshire to talk to our Senior Advisor Mike Swan and Head of Predation Control Studies Mike Short about the use of humane cable restraints. Watch what they had to say here.

We have three brand new shoot raffles available to enter online now. Proceeds from all three draws help support the vital conservation work undertaken by the GWCT team in these difficult times. Tickets are limited for each raffle so make sure you enter today to avoid missing out!