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How can I stop birds from flying into my conservatory?

Our conservatory has caused several bird fatalities, is there a way to stop birds flying into the glass? Read more

Are you able to date my BSA shotguns?

I have two BSA shotguns: one is serial number 37473, the other 25947. Are you are able to date them? Read more

Can you tell me about my McCarthy Buck shotgun?

Some 40 years ago I bought a double-barrelled shotgun made by McCarthy Buck. Can you tell me anything about the maker and the age of the gun? I would also like to sell it on and wonder what would be a fair price? Read more

Do you think a rottweiler could be trained as a gundog?

I have an ESS and intend to obtain another dog later in the year. I have reviewed many breeds, but have always been a fan of rottweilers. I recall reading an article dealing with this breed as a gundog. Read more

What is meant by protecting crops from pigeon?

At what stage can crops be protected? Under the general licence issued to permit pigeon shooting, it states you can kill only for the reasons stated - typically protecting crops. Read more

Can I buy a Purdey or H&H on a budget?

Is it possible to buy a Purdey or Holland & Holland side-by-side on a budget of between £2,000 to £3,000? If so, would it be reliable for gameshooting all the time and not just for special occasions? Read more

At what age can I start deer stalking?

I am 15 years old and would like to take up stalking. At what age am I able to obtain a firearms certificate? I have had a shotgun certificate since I was 14 years old. Read more

What constitutes dogging-in these days?

Before our old keeper retired, dogging-in was done on foot. The new young keeper insists on dogging-in on a quad bike with a dog in the bucket, charging across the fields and leaving muddy tracks all over the land. Read more

How can I get my young puppy to heel?

He knows what 'heel' means, obeys for three seconds and then pulls against me. All the usual methods of compliance totally fail. Read more

How do I colour roe deer heads?

Is there any way I can naturally colour roe heads that were shot early in the season and are quite pale in colour? Would it be possible to achieve the right colour by rubbing the antlers against a tree? Read more