It’s key to know what to wear shooting. Not only from a sartorial point of view, because you’ll want to have the confidence of knowing you’re looking your best, but…
Charlotte Peters
Digital Editor
High Court throws out Wild Justice muirburn judicial review
Save money on your favourite fieldsports magazine by taking out a subscription today. Wild Justice’s attempts to disrupt the muirburn season have been thrown out of court at a judicial…
Shooting suits made to measure: where to go for bespoke tweeds
Inheriting a pair of Purdeys or a grouse moor? That would certainly delight most keen Shots. But most Shots would rather wear shooting suits made to measure, created from personally…
Best clay shooting vests
What are clay shooters looking for in the best clay shooting vests? (Here’s our advice on what to wear clay shooting.) Clay shooter and Sporting Gun contributor Rhys Plum advises:…
Are these the best gundog friendly hotels in the UK?
Looking for a hotel to stay in where they will welcome your gundog? We’ve compiled this list of gundog friendly hotels with shooting facilities nearby or on the premises. If…
The best clay shooting jackets
You can be very exposed to the wind and rain on a clay ground and that’s when layers come into their own. So we’ve picked out a selection of the…
Pheasant shooting must-reads
There’s an early morning nip in the air and the pheasant shooting season has begun. So here are some useful pheasant shooting must-reads covering everything from guns and ammunition to…
The best tweed shooting coats
A comfortable, breathable, stylish shooting coat is a key part of shooting clothing. While technical fabrics have been on the march in recent years, tweed still has a place in…
Best dog coats
We asked vet Tony Buckwell whether dog coats are really needed? Or are they just an unnecessary accessory? He replied: “A lot depends on the breed of gundog you have. Working dogs…
Pill pockets for dogs: the best way to get your dog to swallow tablets
If you’ve ever struggled to get your dog to take a pill (and let’s be honest, which dog owner hasn’t) then it’s time you knew about pill pockets for dogs.…
Tipping on a shoot: this is what you need to know
Tipping on a shoot is a time-honoured part of a shoot day. Mind you, there are some Guns who think that tips are superfluous, and that keepers should be paid…
Best gifts for shoot hosts – we’ve researched some which will be welcomed
The best invitations to shoot are really those that can’t be bought. Maybe you’ve been asked to a select private shoot? (Read our tips on what to expect on your…
The best clothing for beaters (and pickers-up)
We asked those in the know what they think is the best clothing for beaters. What to wear and what to avoid. (Read our beating on a shoot day rules…
What to expect on your first day pheasant shooting
Wondering what to expect on your first day pheasant shooting? Tony Bracci, Bisley instructor, former keeper and Sporting Gun contributor advises: Do some research into where the shoot is, which…
Best gun dog beds: which one will suit your faithful companion best?
We recently wrote about the amount of time a dog spends asleep and as you might expect, it’s quite a bit of the day (and night of course). So a…
Antique firearms law changes 22 September 2021
Owners of firearms which were previously classed as antique will require a firearms licence for them from Wednesday 22 September 2021 when the antique firearms law changes. This follows legislation…
Best shooting vests: here are our top picks
If it’s too warm for a shooting jacket our selection of the best shooting vests will add that extra layer to keep you comfortable. (You’ll find our list of the…
Best shooting thermals and base layers for stalking: how keen Shots stay warm on a bitter day out in the field.
There’s one thing that’s guaranteed to ruin a day shooting or stalking and that is feeling cold and chill – which is why we’ve compiled this list of the best…
The best shooting ties to wear when you’re out in the field
So why are we compiling a list of the best shooting ties? Do you have to wear a tie when you go shooting or can you just sport an open…
Best shooting shirts for all weathers
Our pick of the best shooting shirts will have you looking smart and feeling comfortable even when you're in the field