Blogs
12/7/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
Releasing red-legged partridges can be both rewarding and frustrating with many shoots deciding to release a handful (circa 100-200) on the farm to add a little extra on shoot days. But often these additions achieve abysmal returns – around 10% for the time, effort and expense of releasing.
12/7/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , GWCT Scotland
NatureScot have published their new Code of Practice for Grouse Moor Management ahead of the grouse shoot licensing scheme launching on Monday on 15th July 2024.
16/5/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Pheasants & Releasing
What makes the perfect pheasant release pen? Here are some key considerations and tips for building an ideal environment for your birds.
25/3/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
Defra have now provided details of the 2024 licensing arrangements for gamebird releasing and management on and near Special Protection Areas (SPAs).
5/3/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
Throughout our history, a main thread of what GWCT is about has been making sure that the results of our rigorous scientific research get through to land managers of all kinds, so that they can act on them.
12/2/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Scotland , Advice
Now that the shooting season is over, many gamekeepers in the uplands are able to dedicate more time again to the condition of their grouse populations. February and March is the ideal time for assessing the infestation with strongyle worms and adjusting the administration of medicated grit accordingly.
1/2/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
A letter we received on 1st February 2024 from Steve Barclay MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
31/1/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , GWCT Scotland
Training courses offered by GWCT Advisory Services are designed to help all land managers, including gamekeepers, understand and observe current legislation and best practice. On completion of each course, participants receive a GWCT certificate, which forms an important paper trail in the documentation of due diligence.
24/1/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
The iDeer project wants to hear your views on wild deer! You are invited to complete our questionnaire, which will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
15/1/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
Over the coming weeks we have three wonderful opportunities for gamekeepers and shoot managers to hone their skills and learn about the latest developments in the game shooting sector.