Ahead of this weekend of Hen Harrier rallies let’s just recap some Hen Harrier facts: the latest science says there should be 300+ pairs of Hen Harrier nesting in England – this year there were 3 pairs the latest science says there should be c2600 pairs of Hen Harrier nesting in the UK – in…
Category: e-petition to ban driven grouse shooting
Leaflets
Today I am delivering leaflets – not through individual letterboxes but to a range of individuals who have offered to deliver leaflets. My journey today will take me from rural Northants to Royal Leamington Spa, on to less than royal Wolverhampton, on to Stourbridge, Kidderminster, the Welsh Marches, Bristol, Bath and Wiltshire – and then…
Prepare for the Inglorious 12th with a good read
‘A powerful indictment of the grouse-shooting industry‘ – The Guardian ‘No other book this year put the cat among the pigeons (or rather, the game birds) like Avery’s impassioned investigation into driven grouse shooting and its impact on moorland ecology‘ – The Times ‘This book pulls no punches…This is a book you must read whether…
Animal Aid video on grouse shooting
Here’s another organisation’s take on grouse shooting. This seems a pretty rational take on it too. If this video moves you – then please sign this e-petition to ban driven grouse shooting.
70,000 signatures
We have momentum! Thank you to everyone for your help and support. 70,000! The number of signatures already logged begins with a ‘7’ – which means that the number needed now begins with a ‘2’. That is achievable but not easy. We are going for it. Because 154 by 20 September is an important number…