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Do you need wild boar on your certificate to go shooting?

Do you need wild boar on your certificate to go shooting?

I have previously heard anyone wishing to go wild boar shooting would need to have this quarry identified on their firearms certificate. Is this true or not? Read more


Do I need lessons before I get my shotgun certificate?

Do I need lessons before I get my shotgun certificate?

I’ve spent some time with a small shoot this season and love it, and I now fancy taking up shooting myself. How do I get started? Can I receive instruction before getting a shotgun certificate? Read more


Why don't you wear camo gear for pigeon shooting?

Why don't you wear camo gear for pigeon shooting?

Looking at the pictures of you in the magazine I notice you go pigeon shooting in everything from light coloured short-sleeved shirts to plain shooting jackets and, sometimes, camouflage gear. Read more


Are 100 grain bullets enough for deer stalking at 300yrds?

Are 100 grain bullets enough for deer stalking at 300yrds?

You said that it is sometimes necessary to take shots of up to 300 yards while stalking deer in open country. Read more


Why have a bent front arm when clay shooting?

Why have a bent front arm when clay shooting?

Why do clay shooters hold the fore-end of a gun with a bent front arm but quite a few game shooters I’ve come across hold their guns with a much straighter arm. Read more


Is trigger finger position important when shooting?

Is trigger finger position important when shooting?

Believe it or not the position of your forefinger on the trigger is very important for a smooth, gentle, minimalistic squeeze of the trigger. Read more


What's the best foot position for game shooting?

What's the best foot position for game shooting?

I always seem to end up off-balance when game shooting. How should I go about correcting my foot position? Read more


I'm going game shooting for the first time!

I'm going game shooting for the first time!

I'm going game shooting for the first time, and am nervous about making the transition from shooting clays. Do you have any easy tips I can take with me? Read more


I want to go shooting over my ferrets!

I want to go shooting over my ferrets!

I intend to have a shooting expedition over my ferrets and have invited some friends along. Do you have any tips that I can pass on for the day ahead? Read more


How should I deal with a boar carcass after shooting?

How should I deal with a boar carcass after shooting?

I am keen to shoot a wild boar, but I am unsure as to what preparations I should make, and how I should deal with the carcass. Read more


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