RSPB takes pragmatic approach to grouse

The charity has acknowledged some of the benefits driven grouse shooting brings, but it still remains committed to a licensing system

- David Tomlinson

While Chris Packham's Wild Justice remains committed to a ban on driven grouse shooting, there are signs that the RSPB's stance is becoming more conciliatory, even going as far as to acknowledge not only the economic importance of the sport but also its benefit to wildlife. There is, however, a catch. The charity remains totally committed to licensing.