GWCT News Blog

Scottish law now mandates registration of decoy birds used in corvid trapping. Discover the details of this change, its implications for wildlife management, and how to comply.

All bird keepers are being urged to take action to protect their birds and remain vigilant and report signs of disease following an increase in risk levels and the first confirmed case in poultry this winter.

We're running two essential conferences for game managers in the first part of next year.

The consultation is open until 10 December 2024, providing a platform for you to share your views on the proposed approach.

On Wednesday 9th October, Scottish Government signed off the training materials for the new Corvid Trapping and Spring Trapping courses.

On Tuesday 24th September, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie informed Scottish Parliament that the ban on snares, which was introduced as part of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024, will commence on Monday 25th November 2024.

1st October brings new legislation on bird registration that is likely to affect every game manager in England and Wales.

Defra has some exciting news for landowners and farmers: the Tree Health Pilot Scheme, launched in 2021, has been extended.

NatureScot have asked us to remind our members and supporters that the muirburn season will begin on 1st October as usual this year and not 15th September as set out in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Act 2024.

GWCT Senior Advisor Mike Swan discusses common public complaints about shooting practices, emphasising proactive communication with neighbors, addressing issues like shot fallout and poults, and promoting responsible game management through the Aim to Sustain assurance scheme.