I have an 18-month-old cocker spaniel, which I work, and I am considering going to a field trial with a view to spectating and, at a later stage, taking part…
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Environment secretary criticised for trapping squirrels
Animal Aid and other animal rights groups have criticised the environment secretary for trapping squirrels at his home near Shrewsbury, in Shropshire.
GWCT’s Woodcock Watch 2013 goes live online
The GWCT’s portal to its woodcock tagging satelite project has now gone live. Woodcock Watch is a website that allows visitors to follow the progress of birds that have been…
Man killed in hunting accident while shooting rabbits
West Mercia Police has released further details about a man killed while shooting rabbits in Shropshire.
BASC’s chief: “My door is always open to the NGO”
In his first public speech, BASC's Richard Ali paves the way for closer working between the UK’s shooting organisations.
Really Wild Clay Company to hold roving days at Belvoir Castle
The Really Wild Clay Company (RWCC) has announced that Belvoir Castle will now be hosting roving their days.
EU firearms consultation “biased and harmful”
EU firearms consultation: Fieldsport bodies urge shooters to respond to consultation over fears it will be hijacked by uninformed ‘public opinion’.
British Deer Society online auction for 50th Anniversary
This year, the British Deer Society online auction is set to be bigger than ever before, to celebrate the charity’s 50th anniversary.
Sauer launch new Sauer 101 Bolt Action Rifle
Sauer launch new Sauer 101 Bolt Action Rifle: The Sauer 101 sets the new standard in bolt-action rifles delivering phenomenal accuracy and maximum safety.
Browning launch A5 semi-auto and B725 shotgun range
Browning launch A5 semi-auto and B725 shotgun range: The shooting press were invited by Browning to Ian Coley's shooting ground, near Cheltenham, to experience the new range of guns currently…
Peter Wilson wins gold medal at Al Ain World Cup
Peter Wilson wins gold medal at Al Ain World Cup: On his first competitive shooting engagement since winning the Olympics last year, the London 2012 Olympic double trap gold medallist…
Significant and rare ‘Russian Purdey’ sells at Sotheby’s
Gavin Gardiner’s first auction of Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns and Rifles this year saw an historically and internationally significant rare ‘Russian Purdey’ sell for £21,600.
4×4 reviews: Jeep Compass
4x4 reviews: Jeep Compass: Richard Purdey finds this American 4x4 crossover to be a compact yet competent vehicle in the field.
Countryside Restoration Trust accuses Government of trashing the countryside
The Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) has accused the coalition Government of “trashing the countryside”.
Royal Mail carriage of firearms hit by size limit rules
Royal Mail’s new maximum size limits on parcels will make it more difficult for shooters to send firearms in the post.
Purdey 20-bore shotgun with Margaret Thatcher engraving on sale
On 20 June, Holt’s will be auctioning a 20-bore over-under shotgun, made by Purdey, that is engraved with a portrait of the late Baroness Thatcher in a circular cartouche.
RSPB takes down ‘anti gamekeeper’ children’s game
RSPB takes down ‘anti gamekeeper’ children’s game: A recent children’s computer game on the RSPB’s website has angered fieldsports organisations. "Raptor Mountain" required the player to dodge shotguns, traps and…
Forestry Commission survey says wild boar “need culling”
Wild boar shooting: A survey by the Forestry Commission has concluded that the damage caused by rising boar numbers justifies a cull.
Gamekeeper
The close observational skills of a hedgerow keeper could prove useful today
Will a poor gundog test affect my Working Gundog Certificate?
I am considering trying for my Working Gundog Certificate (WGC) at Chatsworth in a novice working test. If I get a low score on a test, will that mean a…