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Is it possible to decoy pigeons inside a wood?
For several weeks last autumn a lot of pigeon down here were feeding on fallen acorns and beech mast, ignoring the late drillings and winter rape. If they can be…
Economic benefits of shooting praised by Liberal Democrats
The benefits of shooting and angling were highlighted at a rural reception, held at the Liberal Democrats’ conference in Birmingham.
BASC contacts local press to highlight shooting benefits
In preparation for the upcoming shooting season BASC has sent a letter to all local newspapers in the UK, highlighting the benefits of game shooting, game meat, and the conservation…
Do pigeon shooting decoys work better when elevated?
My pigeon shooting pal always puts decoys in a wire cradle, even on drillings.
How light a cartridge can you use for pigeon shooting?
People talk about heavy loads for pigeon shooting, but how light can you go and remain effective with a 12-bore?
Game shooting licences abolished this season
Game shooting licences: BASC is reminding shooters in Scotland and Northern Ireland that, for the first time since the 1800s, they do not need a game licence to shoot this…
What’s wrong with my cocker spaniel’s eye?
Here’s a picture of my cocker spaniel’s eye. I have been to the vet who told me it’s only an infection and gave me some eye drops but I am…
Are more clay shooting lessons necessary?
I am making good progress at clay shooting since starting shooting last year, but there are some targets I struggle with.
Lead shot replacement
Q) As we now have lead-free toy soldiers and lead-free pewter why cannot these substitute materials be used to replace lead shot? S. WILSON By email
Will the palm swell on the grip affect my clay shooting?
After years of shooting a side-by-side I am buying an over-under for my game and clay shooting.
Do I need written permission to use ferrets on farmland?
Is it necessary to get written permission from a farmer to use ferrets on his land, or is a verbal agreement good enough?
Should I cure rabbit skins before gundog training use?
Do I need to cure rabbit skins before wrapping them on a dummy or is it okay to put them on 'fresh off' the bunny? If I have to cure…
Laird background
Q) When I began wildfowling, my grandfather gave me a 10-bore side-by-side, made by J.W. Laird & Co. The rib is stamped: 6 Bishopsgate Street, Without London. The gun’s number…
Can I train my Border terrier as a gun dog?
Gun dog training: I am thinking of getting a terrier – probably a Border – as a pet but I want to take him beating during the season.
Can the veneered stock on my clay shooting gun be altered?
For clay shooting I’m thinking of buying a Sporting over-under that’s fitted with a lovely looking veneered stock.
I’ve just got back into pigeon shooting, can you help?
I’ve just got back into pigeon shooting and am replacing all the pigeon kit I got rid of years ago.
Deer stalking costs revealed in survey
Interim results from a recent survey by the Scottish Association of Deer Management Groups show that prices for stag stalking range from £240 to £600 per Rifle per day.
Record Japanese sika deer trophy awarded
The United Kingdom Trophy Commission measured a record Japanese sika deer trophy at this year's CLA Game Fair.
Canada geese could soon be on the menu
Natural England is backing a change in the wildlife law to allow Canada geese to be sold in limited numbers as meat.