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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?
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…
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.
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.
Pigeon shooting lesson: Pairs
I know there’s a world of difference between shooting real pigeons and their clay counterparts, but I was surprised to see a couple of mates really struggling
Shooting knowledge boost from Game Fair launches
CLA Game Fair launch for BASC’s young shots appeal and GWCT to release best-practice woodland guide.
Game shooting businesses drop ‘overage’ charges
Benchmarking Survey shows more game shoots are waiving 'overage' charges.
Shooting groups outraged at game keeping slur
An investigation is demanded after animal welfare charities teach children that keepers use illegal traps to maim wildlife.
Shooting group condemns raptor lobbyists
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association reacts angrily to criticisms of rural organisations by extremist members of the raptor lobby.
Shooting under pressure!
Shooting under pressure: I seem to remember that ‘maintaining a positive mental attitude’ was a bit of a mantra in business training videos in the eighties.
Lurchers: the best dog for rabbiting
Lurchers are not a breed as such but a ‘variety of types’ arrived at either by accident or design for a given use.