Grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor must come to an end, Member of Parliament for Keighley and Ilkley John Grogan has said in a public statement following a meeting with the grouse shoot. The MP has publicly renewed his support for ending grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor ahead of an imminent decision which […]
“Do the right thing”: Chris Packham urges an end to grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor as Council decision looms
Outspoken wildlife presenter and naturalist Chris Packham has urged Bradford Councillors to “do the right thing” and end grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor ahead of key decision. Ahead of a key decision which could spell the end for grouse shooting on Yorkshire’s iconic beauty spot Ilkley Moor, outspoken wildlife presenter and […]
Bradford Lib Dems back an end to grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor
Bradford Council’s Liberal Democrat Group has given its backing to ending grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor, only days after the game hunting season opens. Bradford Council’s Liberal Democrat Group has given its backing to ending grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor. The announcement from the third largest political party on the Council […]
Protest ramble opposes grouse shooting season on Ilkley Moor
Campaigners held a protest ramble on Ilkley Moor this weekend to oppose the last grouse shooting season permitted under Bradford Council’s controversial license. Carrying home-made banners and picnic baskets, around 100 campaigners from Ban Bloodsports on Ilkley Moor (BBIM) held a peaceful protest ramble to oppose the opening of the grouse […]
“Moorland vandalism”: Chris Packham calls for Ilkley Moor shoot ban
Outspoken wildlife presenter and naturalist Chris Packham has urged Bradford Council to end grouse shooting on Ilkley Moor in a statement addressing Leader Susan Hinchcliffe. Outspoken wildlife presenter and naturalist Chris Packham has branded Bradford Council’s allowance of grouse shooting on Yorkshire’s iconic beauty spot Ilkley Moor as “moorland vandalism”. The […]