Game seasons are in place to protect wildlife breeding stock. Richard Townsend from Yorkshire Game, and sponsor of Game to Eat, tells 4Food where to go to bag good game and when to get your gun out
Land in the UK is privately owned and shooting rights are jealously protected. A vast amount of the UK is managed for shooting and big estates typically offer commercial shoots on a day by day basis. You can approach an estate through an agent, or directly, which is cheaper.
The estate will charge you per bird shot. Expect to pay between £20 to £40 per bird depending on their quality and how challenging they are to shoot. You will need a shotgun certificate if you want your own gun though you can accompany a certificate holder and use their gun if they accompany you at all times.
Don't fancy pulling the trigger? Local butchers will stock game in season and it is becoming increasingly common in supermarkets. You can order game online from suppliers such as Yorkshire Game, Donald Russell and Blackface.
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