Wild Justice's petition annihilated by MPs
Wild Justice’s latest petition to ban driven grouse shooting was debated by MPs in Westminster Hall on Monday 30 June. This petition made the same sweeping allegations as their previous one which was debated in 2021 and, as was the case then, yesterday’s debate provided a marvellous opportunity to set out the enormous benefits of grouse shooting and its associated moorland management to wildlife, communities and the environment.
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Fishing for Schools
Fishing for Schools is a programme for 10–16-year-olds that uses fishing as a pathway to engage and inspire an enjoyment of learning and nature.
Now in its 18th year, Fishing for Schools continues to make a difference in schools across the country – helping young people build confidence, learn new skills and connect with the natural world.
Tim Bonner: When is a BBC Presenter not a BBC Presenter?
The BBC is not responsible for a BBC presenter writing in BBC Wildlife Magazine. On the face of it a ludicrous statement, but sadly not one that is surprising for those of us when have experience of the Byzantine operations of the BBC. Last month BBC Wildlife Magazine published an error strewn and deeply biased article on grouse shooting by Mark Carwardine who describes himself in the magazine and elsewhere as a “BBC TV presenter”.
Your full guide to what happens at puppy shows
It's that time of year again when hunts host their annual puppy show. Usually held at the hunt kennels, these are one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer hunting calendar, particularly for the puppy walkers who take great pride in seeing how their former residents have developed and settled back into kennel life.