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 Shooting
Types of grouse: which is toughest?
Types of grouse is a much debated point. Are Scottish grouse really tougher to shoot than those across the border, asks Sir Johnny Scott. For more on our favourite gamebird,…
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…
George Digweed’s guide to grouse
In this guide to grouse, George Digweed reveals his top tips to shoot successfully on the moor. Whether this season will be your first or fourtieth time in the butt,…
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…
The Editor’s 12 Top Tips for grouse shooting
Top Tips for shooting grouse including what to wear and how to shoot your share
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…
Shoot grouse safely. The three big errors to avoid.
How to shoot grouse safely is the primary concern of anyone standing in a grouse butt. You must be aware of the issues before you set boot to moor. Grouse…
The ‘Glorious Twelve’ benefits of grouse shooting
The benefits of grouse shooting are apparent to those of a Fieldy bent. The amalgamation of sport, conservation and food is linked to everything we do with gun or rod…