Even today, birds of prey continue to be persecuted on some driven grouse moors to such an extent it is causing population-level effects on iconic species such as golden eagles, hen harriers, red kites and peregrines. The level of criminality, which, we believe, fits the definition of organised serious crime, is unacceptable and is out of control.
Fewer Jobs
Huge swathes of Scotland are managed for grouse shooting – somewhere around half the size of Wales – at the expense of our people, our wildlife and the environment. It’s time to unlock our land’s potential with a mosaic of better alternatives.
Mountain Hare Culling
Each year, an average of 26,000 mountain hares are killed across Scotland.
