Usually, at this time of the year, British country pubs are bursting with joy, festivities, and stories of an excellent day out hunting gamebird. The public house - a quintessential element of UK culture - is the most popular retreat for people who have endured a thrilling afternoon in the field, as they round off the day with a hearty meal, something to drink and a chat about the events prior. Sadly, that reality has changed this year; largely due to the plummeting grouse population. Lots of rural areas across the country rely on game shooting as a huge source