Wild boar shooting: We are starting to see evidence of pigs rooting around – presumably the work of wild boar – on land where I have some deer stalking.
Advice
My friend’s dog went yellow recently – what’s bilirubin?
My friend’s dog went yellow recently and we presumed his liver had had it. We took him to have him put down but the vet said he had a blood disorder (bilirubin or something) and put him on tablets. Bingo! After a while he got better.
Aggressive nursing jill
Q) One of my favourite jills has had a litter of kits, which are now two-and-half weeks old. However, the nursing jill won’t let me go anywhere near the nest. This seems to be out of character, as other ferrets I have bred in the past have been fine. Am…
My dog’s breeder says she lets her bitches eat the afterbirths!
Can you please settle an argument. My dog’s breeder says she always lets her bitches eat the afterbirths when pups are born. I think this is pretty gruesome. What is your view?
How do you breed ferrets with different eye colourations?
Another student at school says it’s possible to breed ferrets with different eye colourations. Is this correct and, if so, how do you go about breeding to get the colours you want?
How can I get a transfer licence to buy a shotgun from Spain?
David Frost You need to contact the Spanish Embassy in London and ask them – http://spain.embassyhomepage.com Alternatively the Ministry of the Interior has a website at www.interior.gob.es and the main Spanish shooting organisation has one at www.fecaza.com – both are in Spanish but your relative may speak the language if…
Introducing the stop whistle has slowed my dog down!
Gundog training: My Labrador’s training is progressing well but in one respect he has actually gone backwards. He has always been fairly fast on the outrun to a dummy but now that I’ve introduced the stop whistle, he has slowed right down.
Gundogs: Where are the dual champions?
Dual champions: the gap between working dogs and show dogs has become a chasm. Is there any hope of seeing a return of dual champions?
Is it best shooting springing teal targets on the way up?
Clay shooting: Is it best to shoot springing teal targets on the way up, or as they come down? I get into a terrible muddle when shooting this type of clay.
While shooting I lost the magazine on my Sako Model 78!
I have an old Sako Model 78 .22 rimfire magazine, but while rabbit shooting one evening recently, I somehow lost the magazine. Is it possible to replace this or will I have to buy a new rifle?
Should I remove the bolt from my deer rifle in storage?
Deer stalking: I have just completed a Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 Course and was told during it that it’s a good idea to remove the bolt from my rifle and lock it away separately with the ammunition. Is this a legal requirement?
Can you recommend a good pigeon shooting seat?
Pigeon shooting: Can you recommend a commercially available seat that’s suitable for pigeon decoying? I’ve tried various tins and drums but found them awkward to carry and uncomfortable.
Is deer stalking with a .308 overkill for Muntjac?
I read about deer stalking in another shooting magazine recently and a stalker went in pursuit of a large Muntjac. I was perturbed to read that his chosen calibre was .308. Surely this smacks of overkill?
How do I shoot driven birds coming straight on?
Game shooting: If you had to name your one top tip for shooting those ‘coming straight towards you driven birds,’ what would it be?
Why do upland deer stalkers seem to prefer telescopes?
Deer stalking: Why do upland stalkers seem to prefer telescopes for deer identification while low ground stalkers use binos?
Why don’t people use semi-autos for trap clay shooting?
Clay shooting: Why don’t more people use semi-auto shotguns in the trap shooting disciplines? I shoot one and manage to get bigger scores than I do with an over-under.
Is my .22 blank firing revolver an illegal gun?
Shooting advice: I have an old .22 blank firing revolver which looks just like a real gun and which I use for dog training. I have been told these guns are now illegal. Is that right?
Do I have to get a gun straight after my shotgun licence?
Shotgun licence: Is there a time limit after getting a shotgun licence in which I have to buy a gun? I’d planned to get one pretty soon after the certificate arrived but now I’ve been made redundant there are more pressing demands on my finances.
What is the best rib width for shooting English Sporting?
When clay shooting - what is the best rib width for English Sporting. And should gun ribs be straight, or tapered?
Would a 16-bore shotgun be suitable for shooting woodcock?
Shooting advice: I’m buying a 16-bore shotgun, number 7,558, made by Arthur Howell & Co, Birmingham, but can’t find any information on the maker. Would it be suitable for woodcock?