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How do you cope with the pressure of a big shoot?

How do you cope with the pressure of a big shoot and other peoples' scores? My teenage son is getting better all the time and there will come a day when he is pushing for honours. Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Read more

Can you help with binocular specifications?

I am thinking of buying a new pair of binoculars - mainly for pigeon shooting. I am confused by specifications, so can you help? Read more

How deep is the average rabbit burrow?

How deep is the average burrow and what's the deepest set you've ever come across? Also, how high above the ground should you set the noose on a rabbit snare? Read more

What's the most humane way to kill an injured bird?

What's the best way of despatching a pricked pigeon? Will a pricked bird flapping around near the decoy pattern stop other birds coming in or might it even encourage them? Read more

Can I bring my self-defence firearm to the UK?

I have a house in France and have just acquired a gun for self-defence. It is described as being non-lethal. Would it be okay to bring it to the UK for possible use here? Read more

Are there any gun-dog books for novice trainers?

I'm picking up my first labrador puppy in a couple of weeks. Can you recommend any book that takes a complete novice like me through the basics of training? Read more

How do I catch crows?

Can you advise me on best practice for operating both Larsen traps and multi-catch crow cages. What I should do with them when not in use? Read more

Is the extra expense of premium ammo necessary?

My .308 seems to work perfectly well on deer with my 'ordinary' bullets, so is the extra expense of 'premium' ammo necessary? Read more

Can deer damaging crops be shot at any time?

Is it true marauding deer which damage crops can be shot at any time, whether they are in season or not? Read more

Still waiting for my firearms certificate

I had two months notice from my local police my certificate was up. I completed the necessary forms and posted them. My cheque for £40 went out six days later, but four months down the line I have still not received a thing. Read more