Gundog training: My gundog likes to eat all sorts of grass and weeds, and sometimes chews and swallows earth and wood as well.
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Is my dog going blind?
I'm worried for my gundog's health! I have an elderly, but fit, Labrador and I am concerned that he may be going blind.
8 of the best dog friendly hotels around the UK
If your dog has served you faithfully during the season – and your other half also deserves a break, then a stay in a lovely hotel is a well-earned treat.…
Electronic collars – Michael Gove recognises benefits
During environment questions at the House of Commons yesterday, Environment Secretary, Michael Gove MP advised MPs that he recognises the benefits of electronic collars used in boundary fence systems, as…
15 vital things you need to know about Lyme Disease
New advice has been given by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellent (NICE) to help doctors quickly spot Lyme disease, so they can offer people NHS treatment as…
Is my shotgun a Baikal?
I've inherited one of those Baikal shotguns with a selective trigger, but I'm darned if I can get it to work!
Would a working cocker spaniel be right for you?
Time was when everyone had a black Labrador and was happy. Then there were chocolate Labradors for a bit. Now fox red Labradors seem to be having their moment. But the dog that…
How you can reward your favourite British game champions
Do you have a favourite restaurant, farmers market, pub, butcher or supermarket selling game? If so, you need to nominate them in the Eat Game Awards by 15th June 2018…
How to care for shotgun chokes
The screw-in choke tube is a very common option on most shotguns and it is important to maintain it properly.
Chokes for gameshooting and clays – what’s best
I have a Lanber 30-inch multichoke, and wonder what the best choke is for all-round shooting. I am constantly chopping and changing when clay shooting!
A visit to the Royal Oak, East Lavant
Much as I like my job, I’m still prone to a bout of the Sunday evening blues. Wondering where the weekend went and why I haven’t done half the things…
Bev’s homemade dog biscuits
Bev’s Homemade Dog Biscuits Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup peanut butter 2 bananas Method Place in food processor until combined Roll out and cut out biscuits (preferably with…
Easy recipe for pigeon pâte´
Pigeon pâté is the ideal way to use up those extra pigeon breasts and makes a change from casseroles or roasted pigeon. This easy recipe for pigeon pâté makes for a…
Bettinsoli X-Trail Camo Max-5
There was a time when I would have shunned a camouflage-painted gun. It would have been dismissed as a home-bodged effort by some diehard wildfowler on a worthless firearm. That…
Why the French bulldog is bad news
If you like both dogs and statistics, the Kennel Club’s annual registration figures always make a fascinating read. Those for 2017 are as intriguing as any. Once again the Labrador…
Three impressive PCP air rifles for under £500
PCP air rifles are relatively cheap, easy to shoot and given a decent backstop you can even practise in the back garden. Perfect for pest control and ideal around a…
Four of the most popular rimfire rifles – taking a closer look
There is a distinct range of rimfire rifles available on the market for anyone looking to buy today. When somebody comes into the shop asking about rimfires I ask them…
Great Shires Game Fair on the way
The new Great Shires Game Fair is now just a little over a week away, promising to bring all the best of the fieldsports world to the Three Counties Showground…
William Evans St James
It had been a while since I have been asked to look at what I term “top-end”, so when the boss asked me to take a look at the William…
Pheasant Thai Curry recipe
Start by making the Thai paste. Thai paste Ingredients · 2 lemongrass stalks, outer stalks removed & chopped · A handful of unsalted peanuts · 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, sesame…