Conservation Controversy

Conservation Controversy

Emily Damment delves into the complex subject of trophy hunting after Botswana offers to educate Europe on the reality of human-wildlife conflict

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Emily Damment
Interview with a Vegan

Interview with a Vegan

Emily Damment has been locked in fascinating daily discussions with her new colleague, and the content of the conversations makes interesting reading

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Emily Damment
Muck Boot Edgewater ankle boots

Muck Boot Edgewater ankle boots

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Emily Damment
The Canterbury knife by Salient

The Canterbury knife by Salient

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Emily Damment
Review: Härkila Saxnas GTX boots

Review: Härkila Saxnas GTX boots

Emily Damment puts the Härkila Saxnas GTX boots through their paces

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Emily Damment
Watch: Euston Hall - a UK sporting paradise

Watch: Euston Hall - a UK sporting paradise

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Emily Damment
“Burnt plots absorbed twice the amount of carbon as mown plots”

“Burnt plots absorbed twice the amount of carbon as mown plots”

The mid-way findings of a 20-year study into moorland management - measuring carbon storage, water tables and species biodiversity on burnt, mown and unmanaged areas - have been published.

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Emily Damment
Pigeon shooting: then & now

Pigeon shooting: then & now

We talk to Andy Crow about how pigeon shooting has changed in the years since his very first outings – and where he sees the sport going in the future.

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Emily Damment
'Like taking the reindeer from the Sami people'

'Like taking the reindeer from the Sami people'

A National Trust for Scotland out-of-season deer cull in Scotland’s iconic Glen Coe could mark the end of life as they know it for the last of the ‘hill people’.

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Emily Damment
Interview: Arran Eccleston

Interview: Arran Eccleston

Emily Damment meets young GB Olympic Skeet shooter, Arran Eccleston, to find out what it takes to remain on the podium through the transition from Juniors to Seniors.

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Emily Damment
10 things to do at the first ever GWCT Welsh Game Fair!

10 things to do at the first ever GWCT Welsh Game Fair!

Our choice of 10 unmissable things to do and see at the inaugural GWCT Welsh Game Fair; as well as being a fun day out for the whole family, the fair raises important funds for research into Wales' most vulnerable species.

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Emily Damment
The Great Moorland Debate: Anti-burning or anti-shooting?

The Great Moorland Debate: Anti-burning or anti-shooting?

Greenpeace picks a side with a petition calling on a complete ban of all heather burning, while existing petitions seem to be driven by a hatred of shooting, rather than concern for the environment. Emily Damment takes a closer look...

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Emily Damment
5 delicious game recipes that are ideal for summer

5 delicious game recipes that are ideal for summer

Game cooking isn't all about stews and pies! Emily Damment rounds up 5 delicious game recipes covering everything from pheasant to venison that are perfect for summer feasts.

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Emily Damment
Three shooting estates win Redlist Revival awards for conserving hen harriers, lapwings & black grouse

Three shooting estates win Redlist Revival awards for conserving hen harriers, lapwings & black grouse

Three Moorland Association estates - all of which provide grouse & game shooting - have been awarded ‘Life on Land’ awards from RedList Revival for work conserving rare birds.

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Emily Damment
Watch: Grey squirrel control with the ThermTec Cyclops

Watch: Grey squirrel control with the ThermTec Cyclops

In this video, Mick Garvey demonstrates how thermal imaging has been a game changer for grey squirrel control

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Emily Damment
4 of the best: semi-auto shotguns reviewed in 2022!

4 of the best: semi-auto shotguns reviewed in 2022!

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Emily Damment
Watch: Targeted foxing with Deano

Watch: Targeted foxing with Deano

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Emily Damment
Watch: What to do when you suck!

Watch: What to do when you suck!

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Emily Damment
Andy Crow's guide to the pigeon's seasonal menu

Andy Crow's guide to the pigeon's seasonal menu

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Emily Damment
Watch: Chinese water deer cull, 3 in 1 day

Watch: Chinese water deer cull, 3 in 1 day

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Emily Damment
Top 10 things to do & see at The Northern Shooting Show 2022!

Top 10 things to do & see at The Northern Shooting Show 2022!

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Emily Damment
Watch: Shooting a National HFT event!

Watch: Shooting a National HFT event!

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Emily Damment
Shooting-related qualifications

Shooting-related qualifications

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Emily Damment
Blow to Welsh bird conservation as corvids removed from GL

Blow to Welsh bird conservation as corvids removed from GL

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Emily Damment