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Government told of shooting’s unique benefits to health
With potential rises in licence costs, GP fees and long waiting times for certificate renewals, shooters could be forgiven for thinking that their sport attracts little support from the Government.…
Keepers in pink mankinis? Really?
Highland walkers enjoying a hike up Mount Keen must have thought they were hallucinating when they spotted a group of burly men standing at the top wearing pink Borat-style mankinis.…
The Shooting UK Forum is changing
We’re really sorry to be the bearer of bad news regarding the ShootingUK Forum. The Forum has for many years been a source of pride to the ShootingUK team –…
Death threat to Scottish National Heritage chief after raven cull decision
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) chairman Dr Mike Cantlay has received a death threat after Springwatch presenter Chris Packham criticised a decision to license a raven cull in Perthshire. SNH granted…
The Game Fair ticket offers for our readers
To celebrate the 60th anniversary year of the Game Fair, we are offering our readers a special discount on advance tickets to The Game Fair. For it’s Diamond Anniversary The…
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.
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!
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…
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…