By Sam Clarke The British Deer Society (BDS) is at the forefront when it comes to training stalkers and those involved with the deer industry, so when I heard that…
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Shoot with Shooting Gazette at West London Shooting School
This year sees Shooting Gazette celebrate its 25th birthday and to celebrate we have organised a one-off shoot day to give you the opportunity to come and shoot with the…
Best shooting instructors in the UK
Whether based at West London Shooting School, E.J. Churchill, Royal Berkshire Shooting Ground or Barbury Shooting School, the UK is home to some of the world’s best shooting instructors. Many…
The White Horse Chilgrove review
“We are surrounded by shoots, with Chilgrove, King’s Walk and Uppark to name just three on our doorstep,” said Niki, the manager at the impressive White Horse, “and we pride…
Trio of venison recipe
One of the great things about venison is you can do so much with each of the various cuts of lean and slender meat. With six species of deer in…
Sir Christopher Evans interview
Port Talbot-born Sir Christopher Evans is a biotechnology entrepreneur chair of Arthurian Life Sciences Ltd. Although he came into game shooting later than most his enthusiasm is boundless. You are…
July 2014
What were you doing way back in 1989 – not yet born, still in your school uniform, about to start that dream job in the City or even on the…
Tips on breeding puppies from older dogs
When it comes to breeding puppies, an older dog should still be perfectly capable of producing a litter if she has always come into season regularly. Of course, older dogs…
Partridge and pheasant shooting at Bowhill, Scottish Borders
Shortly before the first drive started, a sparrowhawk emerged from the highest cluster of oak trees and twinkled her wings in the bright sunlight. Against a cloudless blue sky, the…
Beretta 486 Parallelo shotgun reviewed by Shooting Gazette
Apparently, it’s amazing what a difference a couple of inches can make. In the case of the Beretta 486 Parallelo – Beretta’s only side-by-side shotgun – a set of 30”…
Partridge & pheasant shooting at Bandirran Estate, Perthshire
From the moment of arrival at the converted mill, which is now the shoot room at Bandirran Estate, a sense of calm confidence pervades the air. This estate, which is…
Queen’s Head Hotel Berwick review
Tucked away in the centre of Berwick, the Grade II listed six-bedroom Queen’s Head Hotel has been under the stewardship of Garry and Jo-Anne Greenaway for the past 14 years.…
Fallow venison steak recipe
What could be simpler than a fallow venison steak recipe? You certainly shouldn’t feel guilty for swapping your beef for venison, after all, it’s low in fat and as natural…
BASC chief executive Richard Ali’s first year
By Helena Douglas Richard Ali describes his first year as BASC chief executive as energising, fast-moving and busy. “The one-year anniversary has come round quickly and it really doesn’t seem…
David McKay Brown Interview
David McKay Brown needs no introduction, but we’ll give him one any way. He started McKay Brown Gunmakers in 1967 after a decade at Alex Martin Ltd where he began…
June 2014
What is it about deer that captures the imagination so? Shooting Gazette pays homage to the six species that attract sportsmen from across the globe to our shores this month,…
Why dry food is best for gundog nutrition
By Justin Clarke According to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA), the UK pet food business is estimated to be worth £2bn each year. Given the amount of cash involved,…
Which are the best chokes for pigeon shooting?
Edward Watson: Now the season is over, it is so important to keep shooting. Most of you will break some clays in the off season, but if you do get…
Pheasant shooting from the Croomes Grove shoot, Gloucestershire
Words and photography Adrian Blundell I was on my way to unfamiliar territory with a promise to see what my friend Dave Tiley had described as some “seriously good pheasant…
Wild game and pappardelle ragu recipe
Give wild game an extra zest with this unique wild game and pappardelle ragu recipe. This pasta dish, which can be used with any game meat, will serve four people…