The organisers of the Northern Shooting Show have announced that the show planned in May 2021 has had to be cancelled. The organisers explained: “We know that you, like us,…
Charlotte Peters
Digital Editor
Are pies the ultimate comfort food?
If you’re in need of comforting food then a home cooked game pie certainly fits the bill. In dark January days (which are darker than ever during these difficult times)…
High Court rules Welsh general licences lawful
Essential pest control in Wales will be allowed to continue after Judge Jarman QC rejected the claims of Wild Justice on 18 January 2021. Wild Justice had asserted that general…
Who’ll win the Great British Shooting Awards this year 2021?
We proudly announce the third annual Great British Shooting Awards! The Awards give recognition to the products, organisations and people that make our industry tick. From cartridges to clothing, the…
The rules on shooting for England’s latest lockdown
The latest national lockdown came into force in England on 6th January 2021. However wildfowling, deer stalking and rough shooting are now permitted as exercise, provided shooters comply with the…
13 New Year resolutions for shooters
Encourage more people to eat game. This is one of the most important ways we can support our sport and ensure its future. Cook game whenever you can and encourage…
Spiced pigeon breasts with sweet potato, parsnip mash and wild mushrooms
Here’s a delicious and useful recipe for spicy pigeon breasts. You can marinate the pigeon breasts for just 20 minutes, but if you can prepare ahead and do it overnight…
40 reasons why we shoot
There’s plenty of misinformation about shooting. So here’s a list, with facts published in Shooting Times, of the benefits shooting brings to the community. Why We Shoot Research has shown…
Raffle ticket winner wins big double – a custom fit Perazzi MX12 AND a day’s shooting at Chargot
Christmas came early this year for heating and plumber engineer Mark Lilly. He was amazed at his luck when £40 worth of raffle tickets won him a brand new Perazzi…
Bill calling for two-year phasing out of all lead shot defeated
A proposed amendment to an Environment Bill calling for a two-year phase out of all lead shot has been voted out by Defra. The amendment was led by Labour MP…
Grouse shooting in Scotland to be licensed
The Scottish Government has announced that it is to start licensing grouse shooting. The decision follows assessment of the findings of the independent Grouse Moor Management Group who produced the…
Contestants on I’m A Celebrity become pheasant-eating fans
Great British Game Week got a real publicity boost this week when ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here put pheasant on the menu. To earn the delicious…
Air rifle law in England looks set to change
A new government consultation proposes to strengthen air rifle law to keep air guns from being used by unsupervised under-18s. In addition, owners of small gun ranges will have to…
Prince William’s working cocker spaniel Lupo dies age 9
Lupo, the working cocker spaniel belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has died aged nine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Duke and Duchess of…
Ten of the best tweed shooting coats
A comfortable, breathable, stylish shooting coat is a key part of shooting clothing. And tweed shooting coats are classic. Top tips for buying tweed shooting coats Tweed is naturally water…
19 ways for shooters to keep occupied during Lockdown II
As current Government COVID rules stand, you won’t be able to go out driven gameshooting in England until 3 December 2020. In addition target shooting ranges and clay grounds are…
Game-themed takeaways, virtual game cookery sessions and places to buy game online: Great British Game Week 23-29 November
Great British Game Week celebrates all that is great about game meat and this year, because of the COVID restrictions, there are many more virtual ways to get involved. Here’s…
Five game cookery projects to take on during lockdown
So you’ve cleaned your gun, waxed your jacket, practised your gun mount in front of a mirror. What next to keep you busy during Lockdown II? Improving your game cookery.…
Jackdaws and rooks protected by new general licences
Commenting on new general licences which come into effect on 1 January 2021, Environment Secretary George Eustice commented: “Jackdaws and rooks will no longer be able to be controlled for…
10 of the best targets for setting up an air rifle range at home
So we’re faced with staying at home for another four weeks. However, if you follow some straightforward rules you could set up an air rifle shooting range at home with…