<strong>Q) I read recently that the osprey was reintroduced to Scotland in the 1950s, but I have always believed that it re-established itself. What are the facts? P. DONALD By email</em>
<strong>The benefits of buying an older gundog</strong>
Deer stalking: The stalker I go out with insists I do not smoke, or drink from a Thermos when I go stalking because roe deer can smell things like this a mile away. Does he have a point?
I would like to enter into some gundog tests and trials, but if I can’t manage the full day can my friend take over to finish the trial?
We have been told that we are breaking the law by releasing a few guineafowl with our pheasant poults. Is this correct? We don’t shoot them, but use them as guards to warn of foxes.
Beretta 692 Competition shotgun: The 682 became almost legendary in status as the competition over-under of choice from Beretta.
<strong>Keepers in favour of action over wildlife laws</strong>
Pigeon shooting: Last winter’s cold weather really affected the pigeons around here and they were in a very weakened state.
<strong>Poisoning incidences fall for third year in a row</strong>
SHOOTING TIPS: 3 stage checklist! Clay shooting coach, mark Russell, tells you how a simple, three-stage checklist can improve your scores.
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