February

“Natural England will be making recommendations based on the science” was the verdict of Environment Minister Trudy Harrison as she closed the petitions committee debate on woodcock yesterday (Monday 27 February). 

Following the disastrous bird flu pandemic that so heavily impacted the current shooting season – not to mention the increased cost of running a shoot – Richard Leach of Keepers Choice runs through the best practises for feeding the laying hen, with every poult seemingly worth its weight in gold…

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our latest merchandise – the GWCT Schoffel Caps and GWCT Polo Shirts! As a supporter of the GWCT, we believe that you would be interested in our fantastic new products.

Last week we were delighted to receive a letter from a member, Roger Lerpiniere, who told us about what made him choose to join the Game Conservancy, as we were then, 50 years ago. It’s a lovely story.

Don’t miss out on booking your place at the GWCT Game 2023 Conference, to be held at the Shropshire Conference Centre in Shrewsbury on the 28^th of March.

The 2023 Big Farmland Bird Count is coming to a close. Sunday 19th February is your last chance to get out and count. If you've already done your count, don't forget to submit you results online.

It would be fair to say 2022 was a year of challenge but also a year of notable success for GWCT Scotland. During the year, we faced an unprecedented tsunami of government policy developments, impacting virtually every area of our work. This requires a huge resource commitment but is imperative to represent the best interests of the countryside – both its biodiversity and its communities.

Are you a keen game shot looking to do your bit for wildlife conservation? Then look no further than our stunning selection of Shoot Raffles, where you can win amazing shooting experiences at some of the country's best shoots for you and your friends, all while supporting the important work of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.

As we approach the start of another Game rearing Season, the months ahead are full of uncertainty and speculation, with plenty of potential hazards and obstacles.