Shooting groups are lobbying against the Home Office’s proposed amendments to airgun legislation, which would prevent those between 14 and 17 taking an airgun out alone, even in a private…
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Why you should try and see a potential puppy early in the morning (and 10 other gundog puppy must-reads)
Lighter evenings and milder weather make March, April and May a popular time to take on a new gundog puppy. Our experts have written articles on all aspects of gundog…
How to choose a gundog puppy
Which breed? First of all, you need to decide which gundog breed will suit your shooting needs and also your life. When choosing a gundog puppy breed remember that most…
Always wanted to try out ZEISS optics? Now you can for 48 hours free of charge
ZEISS optics have a growing number of fans amongst stalkers and the company’s new thermal imaging digital camera has received a lot of attention from hunters lately. However buying new…
All about small calibre cartridges
Q: Do you have any information on the .14 or .12 calibre cartridges? I would like to rebarrel a rifle in one of these calibres but what’s your advice on…
BARF diet for dogs – the risks and benefits
Bones and raw food for dogs I’ve long been an advocate of feeding dogs as natural a diet as possible, which means raw food and vegetables. I was convinced by…
Beretta takes over Holland & Holland
Beretta Holdings has now significantly expanded its presence in the UK after signing an agreement to buy 100% of the prestigious Holland & Holland brand. The takeover took place on…
Big Farmland Bird Count back for 2021
Gamekeepers, farmers and land managers across the country are being asked to pledge their support to the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Big Farmland Bird Count. The GWCT is…
16 things you need to know before buying a gundog puppy
What are the upfront costs of owning a gundog puppy? What are the running costs (so to speak) and what hidden costs should you allow for. It’s impossible to assess…
Natural England adds ‘screening’ to general licence applications
Natural England’s latest move will mean it takes longer to get permission to control birds not covered by the general licences, such as lesser black-backed gulls and herring gulls. The…
Best practice for using thermal imagers ethically and humanely
Thermal imaging is a total game changer in terms of detecting and in some instances shooting quarry species. But in terms of best practice, a few guidelines need considering for…
7 things you should know about cartridges – myth vs reality
Shotgun cartridges: Here we clear up a few myths and mis-truths about the shotgun ammunition we use.
How will COVID affect the biggest shooting events in 2021?
The organisers of the Northern Shooting Show have announced that the show planned in May 2021 has had to be cancelled. The organisers explained: “We know that you, like us,…
Are pies the ultimate comfort food?
If you’re in need of comforting food then a home cooked game pie certainly fits the bill. In dark January days (which are darker than ever during these difficult times)…
How American hunters embrace respect for the quarry
Tom was showing a video to the group of people huddled around his phone screen. Someone in Texas, wearing a camouflage-print shirt and red bandana, was talking with an incomprehensible…
High Court rules Welsh general licences lawful
Essential pest control in Wales will be allowed to continue after Judge Jarman QC rejected the claims of Wild Justice on 18 January 2021. Wild Justice had asserted that general…
15 reasons to date a female Gun
Female Guns are confident. They are used to handling live weapons, they are self-assured and unafraid to ask for what they want. A female Gun appreciates important and interesting conversation…
Gamekeepers suffer abuse on a daily basis – so what’s to be done about it?
The moderators were quick to pull the comment down, but I doubt they managed to do it before at least one of the many gamekeepers in the group had read…
Is it safe to give your dog raw bones to chew?
Is it safe to give my dog raw bones to chew? This is one of those subjects where opinions differ. Some dogs will chew bones their whole lives and never…
Who’ll win the Great British Shooting Awards this year 2021?
We proudly announce the third annual Great British Shooting Awards! The Awards give recognition to the products, organisations and people that make our industry tick. From cartridges to clothing, the…