Grouse Moor Management

Grouse moor management is a vital component in producing a shootable surplus of grouse. Davis and Bowring have a long established reputation in the field and benefit from a number of staff with specific training and experience. A comprehensive and full service can be offered from initial assessments to assist with purchases, through management of the moor to letting of surplus shoot days.

The modern grouse moor owner faces a number of challenges if a harvestable surplus of grouse is to be achieved on a regular basis. Davis and Bowring have a proven track record in returning neglected moors to their former glory, maintaining good productive moors despite external pressures and improving moors to meet their full potential.

You will find the team at Davis and Bowring passionate about grouse moor management and maintaining the upland environment. We can offer a fully comprehensive service with a “hands on” approach managing the moor and directing staff on a daily basis to maximise the potential. For those moor owners with an existing team we can offer assistance or guidance with specific issues.

We have a wealth of experience in the following areas:

Acquisition, valuation and sale of moors

Lease agreements and rental negotiation

Infrastructure design, provision and improvement – an increasingly difficult area

Heather Restoration and improvement

Agri-environment schemes

Staff recruitment and management

Management of budgets and cost effective equipment procurement

Drive design, new butt lines etc.

Bracken and Rush Control

Predation control programmes

Parasite control programmes (Strongyle worm)

Louping Ill and tick control including blood sampling and host management

Stock Management plans and agreements

Counting and Assessing Grouse populations

Shooting Programmes and Grouse Management Records

Access management and Notifications

Advice on SSSI’s, SAC’s, SPA’s, Scheduled Monuments etc

Letting of shoot days

Black Grouse Restoration Schemes

Whilst our staff members have managed moors producing over 3000 brace per season they also have experience of moors which have returned to driven grouse after many years with very low stocks. If you are looking for a team as motivated and passionate about your grouse moor as you, then speak to Davis and Bowring, the best kept secret on successful grouse moor management throughout the country. We look forward to discussing your requirements.