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Grouse Shooting & Management
Latest news, advice and opinion on grouse shooting and grouse moor management in the UK.


The Vital Role of the Grouse Moor Gamekeeper
This is a summary of an in-depth study which takes a close look at the reality of grouse moor gamekeepers in England today, revealing a role far more complex, vital, and demanding than commonly understood.

Rob Beeson
May 21, 20258 min read


New Report Highlights Gamekeepers’ Crucial Role in Wildfire Prevention and Moorland Conservation
A new academic report has underlined the critical role that gamekeepers play in protecting England’s upland landscapes - particularly in preventing wildfires, conserving wildlife, and supporting local economies.

Rob Beeson
May 20, 20252 min read


Sustaining Ecosystems: How Grouse Moor Management Benefits Our English Uplands
Our English uplands are complex ecosystems facing increasing demands from all corners of society. From supporting rare wildlife to acting as vital water sources and playing a crucial role in our fight against climate change, our uplands are truly multi-functional.

Rob Beeson
Apr 28, 20256 min read


The Decline of Waders in the Berwyn SPA: What Can We Learn?
This blog post examines the decline of breeding waders within the Berwyn Special Protection Area (SPA) in North Wales, exploring the potential reasons behind it and, most importantly, what lessons we can learn for the future of our precious upland birds.

Rob Beeson
Apr 23, 20255 min read


Berwyn's Birds: The Impact After Driven Grouse Shooting Ended
The Berwyn is constantly changing. A detailed study, spanning several decades, looked at these changes.

Rob Beeson
Apr 4, 20256 min read


Government supports game shooting (yet again)
Defra has said “this government supports shooting that is sustainable and conducted in full accordance with the law”.

Andrew Gilruth
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Sustainable Driven Grouse Shooting: A Summary of The Evidence
This blog post provides a summary of the findings from a detailed report on the evidence surrounding sustainable driven grouse shooting.

Rob Beeson
Feb 5, 20257 min read


More Than a Pastime: The True Value of Shooting
This blog post explores the findings of an in-depth study - The Value of Shooting.

Rob Beeson
Feb 4, 20257 min read


FAQs: Sustainable Driven Grouse Shooting
Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the sustainability of driven grouse shooting, as covered in this report . What are...

Rob Beeson
Feb 3, 20254 min read


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 31, 20252 min read


“The Government has no plans to ban driven grouse shooting” – response to latest petition
The government does not plan to ban driven grouse shooting, stating that it can benefit the rural economy and be good for wildlife and...

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 20, 20251 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
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