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9 of the best wellies for the field
A sturdy pair of rubber boots which keep the water out are an essential part of an outdoor wardrobe. We looked into the subject and found some pairs which will…
Extinction Rebellion plans mass trespass of the countryside for Saturday 24th April
Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion is mobilising supporters to trespass on private land to protest against being denied access to “92% of the land in England” which they claim “is…
Seven of the best gundog beds around
We recently wrote about the amount of time a dog spends asleep and as you might expect, it’s quite a bit of the day (and night of course). So a…
A recipe for freshly-caught home-smoked mackerel
Smoked mackerel recipe Wild food is wild food and you don’t get much wilder than a summer mackerel straight off the hook. Mackerel is an oily fish and its quality…
Muntjac cull with Geoff Garrod
Geoff’s kit list: Optics: – GECO 4×3-12×5 Gun: – Sako M591 .243 Win Clothing: – Deerhunter Cumberland Pro Jacket – Deerhunter Bavaria Cap Accessories: – CENS Digital Ear Defenders …
What to wear clay pigeon shooting
So you're off to a clay ground. From ear protection to shoes, here's what to turn up in.
Fieldsports organisations back move to end lead-shot game
The announcement by the The National Game Dealers Association (NGDA) that its members will not accept lead-shot game from next year has been welcomed by fieldsports bodies including the British…
HRH Prince Philip 1921-2021 – a true supporter of fieldsports and conservation
HRH Prince Phillip has died aged 99 this morning at Windsor Castle. He will be remembered as a true countryman with a love of fishing and fieldsports. He was patron…
Priti Patel launches taskforce to combat dog theft
Dog owners will be relieved to hear that the Home Secretary has responded to public pressure and launched a dog theft government team to battle the rising number of stolen…
Why you should try binoculars out for yourself before buying
I have been thinking of upgrading my binos. Why? Because I can, is the truthful answer. Not that I want to admit that to myself or anybody else, of course.…
What’s the law on transporting shotgun cartridges?
A reader wonders if shotgun cartridges create a potential explosive hazard in a vehicle. Bill Harriman advises.
The CRISPI ‘Highland Pro’ revolutionises the waterproof boot market in the UK
The CRISPI ‘Highland Pro’ has revolutionised the waterproof boot market and, by popular demand, has now been been produced in an additional black/olive colourway. Designed and manufactured in Italy, it’s…
Culling Chinese water deer in Bedfordshire
With thanks to sponsors Swarovski, Eley Hawk, Deerhunter, Pulsar and BASC. This week on the Shooting Show you can see how Chris Dalton and Paul Childerley got on when they…
Optics Product of the year – over £1,000 – Nightforce NX8 Rifle Scope
Optics product of the year – over £1,000 – Nightforce NX8 Rifle Scope The NX8 scope family evolved from the NXS series and has proven to be a market-leading product…
Great British Shooting Awards 2021: All the winners revealed
It’s been a tough year for everyone and so it has never been so important to stop and acknowledge the companies and individuals who make the UK fieldsports industry such…
Optics Product of the year – under £1,000 – Hawke Sidewinder Rifle scope
Optics product of the year – under £1,000 – Hawke Sidewinder Rifle scope Created with almost every conceivable option, the Sidewinder is seen as a multi-discipline optic with a wide…
Innovative Product of the year – The Original Clone Gundog Dummy
Innovative product of the year – The Original Clone Gundog Dummy The Original Clone Partridge Dummy is the result of many hours of research and development with the main goals…
Retailer of the year – Sportsman Gun Centre
Retailer of the year – Sportsman Gun Centre The Sportsman Gun Centre is the UK’s largest gun shop, mail order and internet company, supplying to both trade and retail markets.…