The numbers of dogs stolen and missing has escalated in the past few years. Thieves have been particularly targeting working dogs which are known to be well socialised and good…
Charlotte Peters
Digital Editor
Seonaid McIntosh fails to qualify for Women’s 50m Three-position Rifle final
Seonaid McIntosh took to the range for Team GB’s final shooting event of the 2020 Olympic Games. Over the course of the qualification event the Scottish top shot scored an…
Kirsty and Matt miss Trap Mixed Teams final by narrow margin
Throughout the shooting events at this year’s Olympic games we have seen exceptional athletes pushing each other to the very edges of their abilities. At each event the tiniest of…
Anti- Festival of Hunting motion rejected by council
On the evening of Wednesday 29th July 2021, Peterborough City councillors voted down a motion which would have prevented the East of England Agricultural Society hosting the Festival of Hunting…
Fieldsports bodies maximise voice with Aim to Sustain
Aim To Sustain launched at the Game Fair 2021, comprising BASC, the Countryside Alliance, the British Game Alliance (BGA), the CLA, the Game Farmers’ Association, the Moorland Association, the National…
Grouse season looks bleak this year
The Glorious Twelfth is under three weeks away now but the grouse season in 2021 looks set to be rather less glorious this year. Keepers at The Game Fair were…
Reporting back from The Game Fair 2021: What we saw, did and enjoyed
The crowds were out in force early on the first day of the Game Fair 2021 with everybody ready to meet up and have a good day out out and…
Amber Hill to miss Tokyo 2021 Olympics due to positive Covid test
British Shooting has just announced that Team GB shooter Amber Hill has withdrawn from the Tokyo 2021 Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. This is devastating news for Amber who…
UK in ammunition drought
We’re increasingly hearing reports of an ammunition shortage (full report in Shooting Times next week). Steve Faragher, editor of Gun Trade News says : “We’re definitely seeing it among contributors,…
20 reasons to visit The Game Fair in 2021
The Game Fair in 2021 – after the last 18 months we’re not really sure we need any reasons to attend, other than that it will be a highly enjoyable…
Homemade burger recipes that use game and venison – easy to make and delicious on the BBQ
As shooters we should all eat what we shoot and these homemade burger recipes are an easy way to do that. Try them on people who say they don’t like…
Best gun safes: for keeping your firearms securely and legally
Which are the best gun safes around? The law says that guns must be stored in a lockable gun cabinet that meets British standards and is fixed to a secure…
New register for lead-free shoots will enable dealers and stockists to source lead-free game
Supermarkets, stockists and game dealers are increasingly switching over to purchase of game shot without the use of lead ammunition. To facilitate this, the British Game Alliance (BGA) has launched…
How did the debate “Ban Driven Grouse Shooting” fare in Westminster this week?
Monday’s debate by MP in Westminster on the petition: “Ban Driven Grouse Shooting Wilful blindness is no longer an option” was notable for the preparedness of speakers against the motion…
Best shooting wellies: how to stay dry, comfortable and still look the part
When the rain comes down and the mud starts churning up you’ll be looking for the best shooting wellies you can find. Sturdy, robust footwear that won’t slip on wet…
Perthshire keepers ally with conservation body to stamp out raptor persecution
Perthshire grouse moors are tackling raptor persecution head on by collaborating with Wildland to support eagle conservation. A satellite tag has been fitted to a golden eagle chick at a…
Father’s Day Shooting Gifts: we pick out some top choices
Contrary to what you might think, men aren’t always hard to buy gifts for, particularly those who enjoy fieldsports. To prove our point, we’ve picked out some superb Father’s Day…
Best clayshooting grounds in the UK (according to our reviewers)
Clayshooting is increasingly popular as people want to enjoy an outdoor sport that is healthy, inclusive and accessible. Whether you’re a keen clayshooter who enjoys the challenge of the different…
Best shooting smocks
The best shooting smocks should be tough, resistant to thorns and brambles and pack away to almost nothing. They need to be breathable, lightweight, windproof and waterproof of course. In…
How to avoid having your shotgun certificate taken away
The correct term for having your shotgun certificate taken away by a firearms licensing department is having it revoked. The revocation basically means that you are no longer considered a…