The Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT) has accused the coalition Government of “trashing the countryside”.
Shooting UK
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…
Vote to help find Scotland’s favourite animal
Vote to help find Scotland's favourite animal: Scottish Natural Heritage and Visit Scotland have launched the ‘Big 5’ campaign, which aims to find Scotland’s favourite animal, to celebrate the ‘Year…
4×4 reviews: Land Rover Freelander 2
4x4 reviews: Land Rover Freelander 2: Richard Purdey says this face-lifted mid-size SUV compares favourably with its pricier competitors.
Outcry after restrictions put in place on rodenticides
Restrictions put in place on rodenticides: Products relabelled as Health and Safety Executive pushes ahead with its restrictions on second-generation rat poisons.
ATA Arms SP Silver
Overall the ATA Arms SP Silver is not a bad gun, especially when one considers the price
Wildfires sweep across Scotland after unseasonably dry weather
Wildfires sweep across Scotland: Wildfires on west coast of Highlands, Skye and Western Isles after unseasonably dry weather hits parts of Scotland.
Pass It On young sports day attracts more than 200
Jacklands Trout and Coarse Fishery, in North Somerset, held a "Pass It On Young Sports" day on 17 March.
Gun reviews: Browning B725 Hunter G1 shotgun
Gun reviews: Browning B725 Hunter G1 shotgun: When it comes to Browning guns, it is tempting to wonder just how often the company thinks it can reinvent the wheel.
BBC’s rural coverage under review after bias in its reporting
The BBC Trust has announced that it will investigate the BBC's rural coverage, after the BBC was accused of bias in its reporting.
Devon Wildfowling Association raises more than £1,000
The Devon Wildfowling and Conservation Association raised more than £1,000 on an annual quiz and social night, which took place at the Topsham Rugby Club House on 22 March.
BASC and GWCT publish new code on brown hare control
Brown hare control: New code of best practice aims for a sustainable population of hares while allowing for humane control by farmers.
Antis threaten to name badger cull shooters after hoax calls
Badger cull: Concern grows as farmers field bogus phone calls and risk being filmed in new threat from anti-badger cull campaigners.
Gun reviews: Purdey 20-Bore Sporter shotgun
Gun reviews: Purdey 20-Bore Sporter shotgun: This over-under is built by the London firm in association with Perugini & Visini, but it would be a mistake to think of it…
SealSkinz shooting gloves
SealSkinz shooting gloves: I’ve worn the older version of these gloves for a couple of years now and, apart from not keeping my hands that warm, they’ve been excellent.…