Welcome to the People section of ShootingUK, where we profile the characters, experts and occasional eccentrics who make the shooting world tick. From championship shots and master gundog trainers to gamekeepers, gunmakers and the industry figures who actually know what they’re talking about, we tell their stories.
Our shooting profiles feature competitive shooters, conservation leaders, estate managers and countryside experts who’ve shaped fieldsports. Discover interviews with gun trade professionals, shooting instructors, stalkers and the people behind your favourite brands – plus those unsung heroes who keep shooting running smoothly.
Whether it’s Olympic-level talent, traditional craftspeople keeping old skills alive, or innovators pushing the industry forward, we explore the lives and expertise behind the sport. From rising stars to established legends, gamekeepers to journalists, our people features reveal what drives those dedicated to shooting, conservation and countryside life. Because behind every great shot is usually a fascinating story.
Meet William Phillips, the youngest-ever winner of the 2024 Young Gamekeeper (Junior) of the Year Award — a six-year-old already dedicated to beating, picking-up, dogging-in, and helping run his fam...
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