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NewsWould a 1973 Ugartechea be suitable for game shooting?
I have been offered a side-by-side Ugartechea sidelock 12-bore, with 28-inch barrels choked three quarters and full.
By ShootingUK
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NewsWould silhouette decoys work when pigeon shooting?
I use silhouette decoys quite successfully when goose shooting and wondered if similar pigeon decoys would work?
By ShootingUK
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NewsDog Welfare Code causes concern among shooting organisations
The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) has expressed concern over new government proposals that include forcing gun dogs to wear collars and all owners to use a pooper scooper.
By ShootingUK
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NewsNGO’s concerns over new dog welfare code
New Government proposals that include forcing gundogs to wear collars and all owners to use a pooper scooper have prompted concern from the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO).
By ShootingUK
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NewsGiant wild boar shot in Hereford
THIS GOLD medal wild boar weighing in at an amazing 518lb (234kg), is believed to be the largest ever shot in the UK.
By ShootingUK
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NewsWhy do young deer have spots?
Why do fawns have spots when the young of other animals don’t seem to need them?
By ShootingUK
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NewsCan you tell deer apart by their droppings?
When out stalking is it possible to tell the species and sex of a deer from its droppings?
By ShootingUK
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FerretingHow do I get a biting ferret off me?
What’s the best way to shake off a ferret that’s latched onto your finger?
By ShootingUK
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NewsUK’ s wildlife in better condition
New wildlife indicators, published on 28 November by the Government, showed an improvement in the health of the English countryside.
By ShootingUK
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LegislationWhen sharing a pigeon hide, what’s the shooting etiquette?
If there’s two shooters in a hide, what’s the best way to make sure you both don’t go for the same bird?
By ShootingUK
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