The Wood Shoot
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The wood shoot has been owned by the Yates family since their ancestors helped Charles II hide in the oak tree to escape from William Cromwell at Boscobel. Boscobel House is situated on the edge of the Estate with the Royal Oak tree upon the land, Whiteladies Priory and Monarchs Way are also on the estate. Francis Yates helped Charles II to escape via Whiteladies Priory, Boscobel House, Royal Oak tree and the Monarchs Way. The woodland on this Estate is a residue of the forest from this time, with parts being classed as ancient woodland.
The shoot was started in the late 1950's after Major Yates returned from the war. The gamekeeper started working for Major Yates in 1989/90 season and has since worked for 3 generations of the Yates family including the current owner of the shoot Mr Simon Yates.
The Estate covers 1200 acres surrounding a Georgian house which is situated in East Shropshire on the border with Staffordshire, just off junction 3 of the M54.
The shoot can cater for 10 guns and provide 100 - 125 bird days, we would recommend a 4 x 4 vehicle but transport can be arranged prior.
Hospitality
Coffee upon arrival, followed by elevenses accompanied by Soup, Fizz, Sloe Gin and Port Fully catered lunch and drinks will be served at the end of the day in the Gun Room by Pear Tree Farm Caterers
Topography
Game is driven on undulating ground from mature woodlands and game covers Mainly arable with grassland and parkland for grazing The river Worfe rises in the woodland aptly named Spring Coppice
Conservation Efforts
The Estate is in a mid tier stewardship scheme and woodland management plan which is managed with conservation in mind to help protect flora and fauna.
About the hosts
Mr Simon Yates owner of the shoot lives in Australia, the shoot is being run on his behalf by Mr & Mrs Yewbrey.
Your host for the day will be Wayne Yewbrey who will endeavour to provide a warm welcome and great day shooting.
Wayne will be assisted on the day by his wife Val who is the Gamekeeper
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