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Latest news, advice and opinion on the economics of grouse shooting in the UK.


FAQs: The Economic and Environmental Impact of Shooting in the UK
Below are some frequently asked questions about the economic and environmental impact of shooting in the UK, with data taken from The...

Rob Beeson
Jan 312 min read
Grouse shooting and economic growth
The following letter was sent to The Telegraph today by Andrew Gilruth. Sir, Since the new government’s entire programme is predicated on...

Andrew Gilruth
Aug 15, 20241 min read
Fears for rural economy as grouse season looks poor
The grouse shooting season starts on Monday 12 August but local businesses in the north of England may lose millions of pounds of...

Rob Beeson
Aug 9, 20243 min read
2024 Value of Shooting Report highlights crucial role of shooting for jobs and the economy
This week saw the publication of the new Value of Shooting report, commissioned jointly by 24 rural organisations, including the...

Rob Beeson
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Shooting contributes £3.3BN to the UK economy, new research find
The Value of Shooting report, commissioned by 24 rural organisations including the Moorland Association, is published today. The...

Rob Beeson
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Rural businesses bounce back for start of shooting season
Rural communities and businesses were today celebrating the Glorious 12th, the start of the grouse shooting season. Pubs, hotels, shops...

Rob Beeson
Aug 12, 20223 min read
Grouse season provides boost for conservation and hard-hit rural businesses
The start of the grouse shooting season got under way today in the wake of new research that underlines the social, economic and...

Rob Beeson
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Grouse shooting gives boost to rural economies and the environment, says study
The Daily Telegraph reports on a forthcoming academic study on sustainability and grouse shooting Grouse shooting gives glorious boost to...

Rob Beeson
Aug 7, 20216 min read
Grouse shooting essential for the survival of Moorland Communities, new study finds
University of Northampton researchers conduct wide-ranging survey into economic and social effects of the sport on moorland communities...

Rob Beeson
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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