Bird Schedules 1st January 2019 COMING SOON Our policy position on Bird Schedules is being finalised Read more >
Investigation in to suspected unlawful release of gamebirds in the buffer zone of a Special Protection Area 9th October 2025 This summer we have been investigating what we suspect to be the unlawful release of gamebirds in the buffer zone… Read more >
NRW advises Welsh Government to regulate gamebird releases 9th November 2023 Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has announced it has provided advice to the Welsh Government to regulate the release of significant… Read more >
Regulating gamebird releases in Wales – an update 25th September 2023 Earlier this year, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) opened a public consultation about its proposed measures to regulate the release of… Read more >
NRW consultation on gamebird releases: your chance to participate 12th June 2023 Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is consulting on future regulations to control gamebird releases. Their plans are to adopt a very… Read more >
Our legal challenge on gamebird releases features in The Guardian 19th September 2020 In a week where gamebird shooting has been in the media spotlight following its exemption from the so-called ‘rule of… Read more >
Respond to Defra’s consultation on shooting seasons, including for Woodcock 5th April 2026 We provide some guidance on responding to Defra's recently announced consultation on shooting seasons of several bird species, including Woodcock. Read more >
Wild Justice welcomes consultation on greater protection for Woodcock and other protected species 24th March 2026 Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has welcomed news that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be… Read more >
