Grouse shooting

The Scottish government’s consultation on proposals to licence grouse shooting and moorland management closes on 14 December.

Every year, myths about grouse and moorland management rise to the surface from those who oppose grouse shooting. Read our run down of 12 myths and the truths that dispel them.

A report by the University of Northampton has found that driven grouse shooting offers a sustainable approach to maintaining the UK’s uplands.

Young Shots Journalist Will Ackroyd talks grouse with Edward Bromet, former chairman of the Moorland Association.

Ian Grindy discusses the difference that shoot tenants can make when they bring ‘added value’ over and above lease agreements.

A petition to ban driven grouse shooting has been rejected by MPs during a Westminster Hall debate.

Ahead of the Scottish elections on 6 May, Ross Ewing breaks down the party manifestos to expose how their policies will affect shooting and conservation.

BASC has been announced as the headline sponsor of this year’s Yorkshire Post Rural Awards, being held on 7 October 2021.