Wild Justice wants gamebird releasing near protected areas banned

Wild Justice wants gamebird releasing near protected areas banned

The campaigners claim the annual release of 47 million pheasants and 10 million red-legged partridges is “unlawful” without a proper assessment of the ecological impacts the gamebirds have on Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs).
Where have our salmon gone?

Where have our salmon gone?

The population of wild salmon in the Atlantic has fallen from 8-10 million fish in the mid 1980s to 2-3 million today. It’s therefore more important than ever that we understand what is happening to this iconic species on their journey to sea, and identify who or what is responsible for their decline.
Fieldsports Journal ups green credentials yet more

Fieldsports Journal ups green credentials yet more

Fieldsports Journal is proud to continually push the envelope when it comes to sustainability in the countryside media sector. After scrutinising our supply chain, we were the first to scrap single use polywrap packaging and now we are leading the charge once again by becoming carbon and climate neutral.
Country Food Trust hits target of supporting 1,000 charities

Country Food Trust hits target of supporting 1,000 charities

The Country Food Trust (CFT) has announced it has now supported over 1,000 charities tackling food poverty across the UK.
Issue VII – Guest Edited by Peter Glenser QC

Issue VII – Guest Edited by Peter Glenser QC

A new direction for the title.
General Licences – an update

General Licences – an update

On Tuesday, 23 April 2019, following a legal challenge by activist group Wild Justice, Natural England (NE) suspended three general licences (GL 04/05/06), under which 16 bird species could be legally controlled in England.
The right thing to do...

The right thing to do...

Fieldsports is the first country pursuits title to send out publications in recycled, fully recyclable cardboard packaging. Owner Simon K. Barr shares his thoughts.
Fibre for fieldsports

Fibre for fieldsports

We launch the ‘Fibre for Fieldsports’ (#fibreforfieldsports) campaign, which aims to completely phase out the use of plastic wad cartridges for game shooting.