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If you’re preparing for the new shooting season, look no further – the GWCT has a range of remarkable products that cater to your interests.

Just a quick reminder - we have three shoot raffles ending within the next few weeks and tickets are starting to sell out.

The deadline for applying to the 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements has been extended to September 15th, following valuable input from farmers. This extension offers individuals more time to conveniently submit their applications online.

Looking for the perfect peg shooting jacket this game season? The Pro Hunter range has been in the Harkila family for over 15 years and now we are proud to introduce the lightweight, highly breathable game shooting jacket.

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service (ACS), was proud to support the GWCT’s charity event at Sandringham in honour of HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh. 

Through its Curlew Trial Management Project the RSPB concluded that government-funded lethal predator management as part of a holistic ELMS package for breeding wading bird conservation is unlikely to lead to localised population recovery. The GWCT’s own research and practical experience contradict that conclusion, so it is helpful to look at why that is.

Show your support for conservation and make a statement with the 2023/24 GWCT Limited Edition Badge. With fewer than 50 badges now available, this unique collector's item is a true symbol of your commitment to the British countryside.

The extreme wildfire events around Europe and the latest State of the UK Climate report from the Met Office are a stark reminder of the effects of climate change. For many years the risk of wildfire in England was rare; now, due to climate change, it is increasing year by year. Wildfire has been considered a climate risk since 2012 and therefore addressed in the national adaptation programme.

This Saturday marks the opening of the grouse shooting season, but for many Scottish moors the Twelfth of August 2023 is set to be far from ‘Glorious’.  

Designed for professionals and those who work on the land, these rugged technical boots are suitable for professional and long-term use.