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Advice
The legalities of renting land from a farmer
Don't miss these key points that must be included in a sporting lease when renting land for shooting
Is it safe to remove rust from cartridges and use them?
It could damage your gun or the steel shot may have fused with the rust. But whatever you do, don't try to rust-proof ammunition with WD40...
Pigeon shooting: Missing the easy ones
A: I can guarantee you’re not the only one who suffers from this annoying phenomenon. I’ve seen top Shots miss what seems to be a straightforward bird coming in to decoys, and I can’t tell you how many pigeon I’ve missed out of trees. It is so infuriating when it…
Grey partridges
Q) Here in the US, our wild turkey population was virtually wiped out, but has now been successfully restored. Though the initial re-introductions were unsuccessful because gamefarm stock was released, when wild birds were relocated the project suddenly took off. Might this be the answer to restoring grey partridges in…
How do I stop friends ‘muscling in’ on my shooting?
A reader has been asked to take some friends decoying but is concerned they might 'muscle in' on the shooting
When game shooting, which birds will be best for eating?
Liam Bell If your birds are retrieved by a soft-mouthed dog, cooled as soon as possible after being shot, and handled with care, there will be few which will not be suitable for the kitchen. The only exceptions are those that hit trees or came into contact with something hard…
Should we use bigger decoys to draw pigeons in from a distance?
There are more effective ways to make your patterns stand out, says pigeon expert
Should I used softer shot for decoying and close range clays?
I normally use cartridges for clays and woodpigeons that have a six per cent antimony content
Danger of dogs raiding bins
As this x-ray shows, leaving you leftovers lying around can result in very expensive surgery
What are my chances of getting a shotgun certificate?
I was in prison for a violent crime 26 years ago and my life has changed dramatically since, but a firearms officer told me I have no chance of getting a shotgun certificate
My dog plays with cold game during training
How can I stop him shaking cold game after he picks up a retrieve during gundog training?
Can I remove a condition on my firearms certificate?
My firearms certificate says I can only use my rifle if my friend who signed my ticket is there, but he has no more experience than I do
How can I tell if an amateur has tried to fix a gun?
When buying a gun it's wise to check for these signs that an amateur - and not a gunsmith - has tampered with the gun
How can I get my Lab to cross a ditch to retrieve?
Pushing too fast with training has meant this Lab has skipped the most important instruction: 'get back'
Is four meals a day too much for a 14 month Lab?
A 14-month-old Lab shouldn't need more than two meals; overfeeding like this will cause weight gain and may damage the joints
Why don’t people like using the .22 Hornet for fox control?
Other models out-range the Hornet and hit harder at closer ranges, but if it works for you then there's no need to change
Should I get my ferrets chipped and tattooed?
Their ears aren't really big enough to tattoo but a good working ferret is an asset and you should get yours chipped if you value it