Blogs

You are cordially invited to the GWCT London Clay Day on 8th June. It is going to be a fantastic day and includes teas and coffee on arrival, mid-afternoon refreshments and a summer drinks reception.

Recent high-profile incidents of raptor poisonings have brought the gamekeeping sector’s use of rodenticides under increased scrutiny. 

Join us at GWCT HQ in Fordingbridge, Hampshire for our essential Predation Management course on 14th March and our Mink Control course on 25th April.

“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.