Morning walk with the boy before going to my office (500m away) , moon is still out and glowing and it’s still a tad windy. Enjoy your day folks.

Badger is the principle predator of hedgehogs. There is scientific consensus on this and this kind of misinformation is just as unhelpful as claims they're solely responsible for hedgehog declines. nature.com/articles/s41598-0…

Decided to get out of bed early to get the first train out so that I can be home after an evening out. Cats not well and I’d rather walk the dog than be in London. Hope everyone is safe out given the weather last night in some areas. Have a good day folks.

A Yorkshire Dales gamekeeper asked visitors to put a dog on a lead and was reportedly met with abuse and threats of violence. One visitor cited a @FriendsDales webinar before calling gamekeepers “all evil criminals”. In March we put that incident to the charity’s trustees, asking how its “Eyes on the Skies” campaign checked claims and weighed the risk to local workers. On 30 April the Chair replied that the Board was satisfied and rejected any foreseeable rise in hostility. We asked how that conclusion was reached on 1 May, and again after a further webinar on 12 June. Neither letter has had a substantive answer. Professor Simon Denny’s 2025 report recorded more than 1,000 threats and 30 assaults against keepers on 58 English grouse moors in one year. Those figures predate the webinars, but they are why the risk deserved an answer. We have now asked the @ChtyCommission to examine what evidence the trustees relied on, and what checks came before the May webinar.

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A red kite found with pellets in its wing in the Peak District has died. Derbyshire police want information, however small the detail. shootinguk.co.uk/news/red-ki…

He’s picked up over 311 of the tree rats this year. Weekend’s he’s my spotter, he’s better than a thermal and more debonair. #savingtrees #conservingbirds

Just helping out today ! Cracking day if a tad chilly !

Up and out seeing what’s about ! Have a great day folks .

There will be no extension. Defra has refused requests for more time on its review of game shooting. The call for evidence still closes at midnight on 1 November. If you have not sent your email yet, do it today. It takes ten minutes 👇 basc.org.uk/thevoiceofshooti… #VoiceOfShooting

No shit, Sherlock. 🥩

Another day heading to the stab capital. Have a good day folks.

Not sure what I am doing here. Apparently I’m representing the county in the nationals ! Genuinely flumoxed.

“Politics is about numbers.” The shadow farming minister told BASC’s Conservative conference reception the party will work to protect shooting from licensing. Defra’s call for evidence closes on 1 November. media.twsgroup.com/go/7h5mzp…

If you want an amazing quality combination double rifle & shotgun then look no further than Manor & Co. It’s also worth remembering that hunting in Africa provides financial support against poaching and gives locals much needed bush meat. Well done Chris!

Deer management that puts venison on local tables. Gamekeepers are joining a roe deer management pilot around East Kilbride, with meat going to food banks and other charities. The Central Belt Roe Deer Pilot Scheme brings together the @ScotGamekeepers Association, @NatureScot and the Scottish Government to reduce roe numbers around urban centres. ▶ Watch Fieldsports Britain in full: FieldsportsChannel.tv/fields… #FieldsportsBritain #DeerManagement #WildVenison

Culling sharks that live to 400 years old because of fishing competition??? What the hell is WRONG with humans? 😡

Imagine working 5–10 years to save enough for a mortgage, then these people get a brand-new house after being here for weeks.

Early morning walks have become darker …. Nice and fresh though have a good day folks