Twelve top tips for grouse shooting, with essential advice on what to wear how to shoot and how to look like a seasoned pro on the moor
Grouse Shooting
Types of grouse: which is toughest?
Types of grouse is a passionately debated point. Are there distinct subscpecies of our favourite gamebird and, if so, which is the toughest? Sir Johnny Scott investigates whether Scottish grouse…
George Digweed’s guide to grouse
From why grouse present such a challenge to how to shoot successfully on the moor, George Digweed shares his top tips in this guide to grouse. Whether this season will…
New study reveals the great benefits of grouse shooting to moorland communities
A new study has been conducted by the University of Northampton to assess the economic and social effects of integrated moorland management, including grouse shooting. Researchers found that the great…
BGA and Mac & Wild launch new Grouse Cooking Kits
Brand new Grouse Cooking Kits have launched today, created by the British Game Alliance and London-based, Scottish restaurant and butcher Mac & Wild. The kit recreates a traditional roasted grouse…
Gift of Grouse and regional moorland groups: empowering those ‘up the glen’
Moorlands have long been loved by visitors, but the public’s understanding of their management remains poor. Gift of Grouse and seven regional moorland groups are working to close the gap,…
Grouse moor management debate: the burning question
It’s a contentious question – is cutting or burning the best way to improve a grouse moor? Andrew Griffiths looks at both side of the grouse moor management debate. For…
The Gift of Grouse campaign
The Gift of Grouse is a new campaign highlighting the benefits of grouse-shooting. It showcases the great work going on in some of our most remote regions. The campaign focuses…
Grouse beaters: on the beat
Grouse beaters have to walk about 15 miles a day across difficult, upland terrain in all weather conditions whilst being shouted at from every direction. They are no less than…
How to shoot grouse. The must-read guide.
How to shoot grouse well is what those heading to the moor for the first or fourtieth time always keep in mind. No one stands in the butt without some…