Malin Hewins has brought together members of the German Wirehaired Pointer Club, plus friends (including a bracco Italiano), to pick up on a walked-up grouse day designed specifically for them. It’s on moorland above Edale in Derbyshire, beautifully organised by the Edale Estate. We see hundreds of grouse, shoot a few and all the dogs, which range from field triallers almost to puppies, show off what they are bred for and improve their skills
- For more about the German Wirehaired Pointer Club, go to GWPClub.com
- For shooting at Edale, visit EdaleGathering.com
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