Geoff uses the Mossberg .410 and Browning Maxus to deal with the invading birds. Watch and learn some expert tips along the way. Kit list Gun: – Browning Maxus –…
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Announcing the winners of The Field Gundog Awards 2021
Find out which canines topped the polls this year, in the following categories: Outstanding work by a spaniel The best amateur picker-up Hero gundog The naughtiest gundog The best gundog…
Hunting rabbits with thermal optics
After an alarming slump over the past couple of years, the rabbits in my locality are making a very healthy comeback. I’m delighted to see them around again, but several…
Top 10 guns for game
In my job I’m lucky enough to get to review a good few guns. Based on my experiences, and talking to our reviewers and other keen Guns, here’s my list…
15 things you should know if you’re a driven shooter
Relatively new to shooting? Enjoying your first season? Here’s what every driven shooter should be aware of. 1. Invitation etiquette A polite driven shooter will respond to shoot invitations promptly…
Wild Justice continues to use environmental laws to attack shooting despite multiple defeats
This week the campaign group Wild Justice, whose multiple failed cases have cost the taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds, said they will appeal a ruling which dismissed their legal…
Best hunting torch – we list our top picks
Having a hunting torch in your bag is essential on any stalking trip, especially as winter sets in and it’s likely you’ll be spending a lot more time in darkness…
Best binoculars for hunting – our top five selection
What size of binoculars would you recommend for deer stalking? Is there a good compromise that can be used for both woodland and open hill work?
Wildfowling for beginners
An essential guide to getting started in this challenging sport
Best products for calming anxious dogs
Anxious dogs are miserable. Their worries can be set off by all sorts of things. Separation anxiety, loud bangs, uncertain routine, suitcases appearing in the hall. (If your dog has…
The new ZEISS V8 riflescopes range: 20 things you need to know
No two hunting expeditions are ever the same – which is why ZEISS has created its new V8 range. A collection of riflescopes that offers the ultimate in versatility and…
Best tweed shooting jackets for ladies
At last, designers and clothing manufacturers are waking up to the fact that country-loving females want to look smart and stylish in a jacket that is designed to blend in…
How to be a better Shot
All of us would probably like to admit that we’d like to be a better Shot than we are. We might have been shooting out in the field for years,…
Women in the field – some advice on what to wear
It’s key to know what to wear shooting. Not only from a sartorial point of view, because you’ll want to have the confidence of knowing you’re looking your best, but…
High Court throws out Wild Justice muirburn judicial review
Save money on your favourite fieldsports magazine by taking out a subscription today. Wild Justice’s attempts to disrupt the muirburn season have been thrown out of court at a judicial…
Rough shooting jacket – what are the best options?
Many shooters are introduced to the sport through either rough shooting or walked-up shooting, and it is often the starting point for the best Shots, as it is a perfect…
Shooting suits made to measure: where to go for bespoke tweeds
Inheriting a pair of Purdeys or a grouse moor? That would certainly delight most keen Shots. But most Shots would rather wear shooting suits made to measure, created from personally…
Are these the best gundog friendly hotels in the UK?
Looking for a hotel to stay in where they will welcome your gundog? We’ve compiled this list of gundog friendly hotels with shooting facilities nearby or on the premises. If…
Roadkill – this is why you should NEVER eat it
So you’re driving along and there’s a freshly dead muntjac or pheasant by the roadside. Should you take the roadkill home for dinner? I recently received this query from a…
Tips for freezing game
Now that the season has started you’ll hopefully be bringing plenty of game home. Of course you won’t be able to eat it all at once, so the best solution…