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 >
Woodcock survey shows decline still in place 23rd May 2024 The results of a British Trust for Ornithology/Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust national survey of Woodcock numbers have just been… Read more >
Woodcock debate – does anyone shoot Woodcock before 1 December? 17th March 2023 Some MPs really showed themselves in an unflattering light when they spoke in the Woodcock debate. Considering that GWCT and… Read more >
Woodcock see more clearly than some MPs 17th March 2023 We received this rather fuzzy image of a Woodcock in a garden in London from a subscriber. What a great… Read more >
Monday’s parliamentary debate on Woodcock shooting season 2nd March 2023 On Monday afternoon our petition calling for a change to the Woodcock shooting season was debated by MPs in Westminster… Read more >
Woodcock petition timeline 2nd March 2023 2022 early March – we talk about Woodcock shooting mid March – we talk to our lawyers about Woodcock shooting… Read more >
Send our Woodcock briefing to your MP before Monday lunchtime 24th February 2023 Our petition to limit the Woodcock shooting season is being debated next week – at 4:30pm on Monday 27 February.… Read more >
