Advice
Will my decoy machine work in frost and snow?
My whirly machine proved a godsend in spring/summer over peas and cereal crops. I am now looking forward to trying it on winter rape but (if we get really hard weather) will it work in frost and snow covered fields? Read more
How do I get my gun dog interested in hunting?
My gun dog retrieves dummies nicely but he's prone to lose interest in hunting if he doesn't find it almost straightaway. Is there anything I can do to keep him working the ground more thoroughly and not to give up so easily? Read more
How do you teach a labrador respect?
Paul Rawlings explains how to get your dog to respect you. Read more
Why is it considered a fault to cant the barrels on a target?
I recently attended a shoot and a fellow gun mentioned that it was considered a fault to cant the barrels when drawing a line on a bird. Read more
Why don't cartridge makers use copper-plated shot anymore?
I came across 250 Dan Arms cartridges the other day loaded with copper-plated shot. What was the idea behind this, and why don't cartridge makers load similar pellets these days? Read more
Is DSC Level One still of any use?
I took a DSC Level One, and after gaining my certificate I was able to join a small syndicate in Scotland but now discover the Scottish Forestry Commission is demanding all stalkers on its land should hold DSC Level Two as from the end of 2008. Read more
Are snipe and woodcock numbers on the wane due to habitat loss?
If so, should we refrain from shooting them? I'm seriously considering this step as I have a feeling of guilt at times, especially with woodcock. Read more
How can I stop herons from taking my koi carp?
M pond holds expensive koi carp. Recently a heron has been attacking the fish. I have a net covering the water, but the bird still spears the fish yet cannot retrieve them. Can you outline what measures I can take against it legally? Read more
How do you handle shooting in narrow woodland rides?
How do you cope with driven birds appearing over narrow woodland rides? Our new shoot has lots of pathways like this and I've been struggling ever since the start of the season to do them justice. Read more
Do muntjac numbers affect the roe deer population?
Will roe numbers in my area ever increase with so many muntjac around? Few stalkers around here bother with them and only shoot them for the pot. Why don't the two species mix - or is there more to this one than meets the eye? Read more
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