Grouse Shooting & Management

Defra’s lead ammunition ban is now law. With a 1 April 2029 deadline, grouse moors must immediately transition by securing supply, testing alternatives, and preparing.

The Moorland Association recently conducted a rigorous assessment of eight upcoming or published National Landscape and National Park Management Plans.

Its been a busy few days for the keepers from the Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group. National Nest Box Week commenced on 14th February and as in previous years, keepers have been busy...

We will shortly be giving evidence to Parliament on peatlands. We have been invited to appear before the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee as part of its Peatland Inquiry on 4 March.

When a family hike on Stanage Edge in the Peak District turned into a freezing nightmare, two local gamekeepers stepped up to save a life.

Respond to the Bowland Management Plan consultation by March 2. Ensure deliverability, accountability, and clear action on gull impacts and land management.

The MA is deploying a rigorous new quality-assurance framework to evaluate upland landscape plans. Drafts failing our Gateway Test will be deemed "not consultation-ready" until fixed.

Protect the UK’s upland traditions! Support Community Grouse Conservation for the Living Heritage inventory to safeguard rural skills and nature. Sign the pledge.

As Curlews return to the moors, discover why effective predator control is the missing piece in the conservation puzzle to ensure vulnerable chicks survive to fledge.

Read the Moorland Association's response to the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Plan. Discover our key concerns and learn how to submit your views.

Discover how the Moorland Association’s North Pennines Management Plan response champions policy safeguards, legal certainty, and active land management protections.

The Moorland Association proposes a system reset for environmental regulation. Discover how Local Environment Boards can deliver better results for land managers.