About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of the grouse season for conservation, community, and the rural economy, featuring insights from BASC's head of uplands and a field sportsman.
As the grouse season gets underway, we’re diving into the people, politics and partnerships that keep the moorlands alive and thriving. In this episode, we explore why the grouse season matters, not just for sport but for conservation, community and the rural economy. We begin with BASC’s head of uplands, Alex Farrell, who offers a clear-eyed view of the current political landscape and what lies ahead for upland shooting. Then we hear from Martin Quinn, an all-round field sportsman and ...
People in this episode
Host: Alex Farrell
Guest: Martin Quinn
Topics covered
- grouse season
- conservation
- rural economy
- upland shooting
- community
- politics
Keywords
- grouse season
- conservation
- upland shooting
- rural economy
- community
- politics
- moorlands
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BASC
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