I was on a Gun bus the other day and we were discussing pheasant recipes when someone said to me, but what do you do if you are in a…
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COVID-19 making gundog puppies pricier and harder to come by
Gundog puppies from traditional breeds such as spaniels and Labradors are becoming more expensive and harder to find due to raised demand following lockdown. Shooting Times contributor and gundog breeder…
Exercises for clayshooters
None of us at the moment can get out and shoot as we normally would. There are, however, a few things that we can do to keep our eye in.…
Recipe for spiced pulled pheasant
This is a truly innovative recipe for spiced pulled pheasant from the talented Archie Clark, chef director of the fabulous Kochi Kitchen, which offers authentic, vibrant dishes at supper clubs…
Female Guns out in the field and on the clay ground
Just over 35,000 women in England and Wales hold a shotgun/firearms certificate and official figures show that these numbers are growing annually. This year women are having to forego the…
What will the Scottish stalking season be like this year?
Usually at this time of year everyone involved in deer stalking in Scotland – ghillies, agents and guides – would be gearing up for the season ahead. However, thanks to…
Win a pair of HJ Hall shooting socks
If you have ever served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces you will probably have worn a pair of HJ Hall socks. The Leicestershire-based company has a long history of sock…
July launch for new Gamebore environmentally friendly cartridge
Environmentally minded Shots will be able to shore up their eco credentials with an exciting new cartridge being launched by Gamebore in July – the Dark Storm with Quad Seal …
Things you can and can’t do when clayshooting after lockdown
Now clay grounds are reopening, here's a list of things you can and can't do on the clay ground at the moment
Taking a look at 24gm shotgun cartridges
The advantages of 24gm shotgun cartridges are often underrated and misunderstood. In addition to costing less and producing lower recoil they give you better patterns. This is due to less…
9 of the best gun slips
Gun slips are an essential accessory for shooters. Not just to protect the gun but to keep you and your shooting companions safe and remaining within the law. Guns should…
Chokes for gameshooting and clays – what’s best?
When you're out in the field or the clay ground which chokes for gameshooting and clayshooting will give you the best results?
Pheasant escalope Holstein
Pheasant escalope is simply delicious — a pheasant version of a classic escalope dish and all for a good cause to boot
Air rifle questions we’re often asked
Q: Do I need a licence for an air rifle? If you live in England or Wales and have an air rifle with a muzzle energy level of 12…
Clayshooting grounds in England that are open for business again
Clayshooters in England are celebrating the re-opening of their sport after the COVID-19 shutdown. We’ve had a look around to see which clay grounds are open again in which regions…
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.
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.
Why do dogs point?
Pointing is one of the most fascinating of dog behaviours and one that was recognised long ago as a useful trait to encourage in hunting dogs. Today, there’s a misconception…
Pheasant Maryland – a dish that children will love
My mother’s most-used everyday cookbook in the 1970s was an edition of The Constance Spry Cookery Book that she must have been given after her wedding in the late 1950s.…
A 5-minute guide to the different clayshooting disciplines
New to clayshooting? This is what English Sporting, English Skeet and Trap shooting involve