Call for tougher policing of Scottish grouse moors on eve of ‘Glorious Twelfth’
by Severin Carrell Scotland editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#6PW6F)
For first time, moors must hold licence under regime aiming to reduce unlawful killing of birds of prey by gamekeepers
Wildlife campaigners are calling for even tougher policing of Scottish grouse moors on the eve of this year's Glorious Twelfth", which marks the legal start of the grouse shooting season.
On Monday 12 August moors across the British uplands will echo to the sound of shotguns and estate vehicles.
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