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Gamekeepers get the grip with General Tire
One of the less obvious skills associated with gamekeeping is the ability to drive all kinds of vehicles to complete the day-to-day tasks of the job. It is therefore not…
Scotland plans to ban trail hunting
Scotland has introduced the Hunting with Dogs Bill which makes it illegal to hunt a wild mammal using a dog except in limited circumstances. Trail hunting using an animal based…
Deer seasons in the UK. When can deer be hunted?
The deer seasons in the UK have been precisely organised to give deer protection when they need it, to produce a sustainable and healthy population. The law allows hinds and…
Best fleece gilets for shooters (and why they’re an essential part of your wardrobe).
The best fleece gilets for shooting are warm but not too hot, comfortable without being scruffy and easy to care for
Protecting maize crops with Mark Ripley PLUS Chris Parkin reviews the latest kit from Kahles
Mark Ripley swaps rifle for shotgun and heads out to thin out some corvids that are tucking into the farmer’s maize silage. Heading out the day before to build a…
So you want to get into shooting? Here’s how to start …
If you are looking to get into shooting of any kind, this easy guide will give you plenty of hints and tips
Steve Scott shares his shooting routine – could it improve your clayshooting?
Olympic bronze medallist and professional shotgun coach Steve Scott is a strong advocate of pre-shot routines. Here, he takes us through the routine he uses for Olympic Trap. (Read here’s…
Best air rifles under £500: what made the list?
One of the greatest appeals of airgun shooting is its affordability. For a few hundred pounds you can pick up an air rifle that should give years of reliable service…
Best clay shooting vests
What are the must-haves that create the best clay shooting vests? (Here’s our advice on what to wear clay shooting.) Just what are clay shooters searching for? Clay shooter and…
Gamekeepers struggle to save the life of eagle
The drama began when a gamekeeper, working on a Scottish Highlands estate, spotted an eagle struggling in distress while he was out on the hill. He called for assistance and…
Best air rifle targets for setting up a range at home
We’ve taken a look at the best air rifle targets which you can use at home. If you’ve got a garden with a range of above 20m then you’ve enough…
The new HAENEL NXT – the first-ever ethical hunting rifle
Everybody involved in shooting and fieldsports needs to do their utmost to show their sport in the best possible light. When it comes to stalking, stalkers exhibit their responsible and…
Testing budget shotgun cartridges for pigeon shooting and corvid control
With the end of the game and wildfowling seasons, some may be putting away their guns. However, pigeons hereabouts are feeding voraciously on rape and the rooks are waiting for…
The best slip leads for working dogs
Slip leads were created to be easy to carry so that they can be “slipped” straight onto a dog after working. However, even the best slip leads need to be…
Stalking sika with Chris Dalton PLUS a Beaters Day with Jonathan McGee
This week Chris Dalton is in Argyll, stalking a restock site and harvesting a sika for the table at Garryloop. Then Jonathan McGee looks back at an end of season…
Great British Shooting Awards 2022: All the winners revealed
The last two years have been tough in so many ways and so we feel it has been more important than ever to acknowledge the companies and individuals who make…
Road to the Classic 2022: Buying your first shotgun
I’m sure, like many shooters, you will have fond memories of buying your first shotgun. It’s one of those milestones you don’t forget, like the first clay you break or…
“This now will be my go-to scope” – the new ZEISS V8
The new improved ZEISS V8 riflescope family is, in our opinion, superb for its purpose. However we wanted to see what an experienced stalker would make of it – with…
Brigands final day with Gerwyn Jones AND Mark Ripley tests the new InfiRay TD50L
This week Gerwyn Jones is at Brigands enjoying an exhilarating end of season day with plenty of action. Then Mark Ripley tests the new InfiRay TD50L, supplied by Scott Country.…