CAMPAIGN group Ban Bloodsports on Ilkley Moor (BBIM) is organising a Walk for Wildlife on Ilkley Moor just days before the start of the grouse shooting season.
A spokesman for the organisation, which wants to ban grouse shooting on the moor, said: "Ilkley Moor is our region's most iconic beauty spot, but Bradford Council has put this in jeopardy.
"The publicly-owned moorland is let out to grouse shooters. Not only this, walkers have reported feeling threatened by the shoot and habitat has been damaged.
"What shall we do? August 6 is only days before the start of the grouse shooting season. We will hold a respectful walk for the moor's wildlife and have a good picnic whilst we're at it! Please bring cakes, homemade banners, your friends and family."
The ramble takes place on from 11am at the Cow and Calf Rocks in Hangingstone Road, Ilkley.
l See this week's letters on pages 12 and 13 for further comment on this issue
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