In this programme, we follow Andreas Jensen’s dove and pigeon shooting in Freestate, South Africa. Local farmers lose about a third of their harvest to doves and pigeons, so they…
Shooting UK
First roebuck of the season with Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton encounters a roadblock, restricting access to his intended stalking site. Instead, he must stalk from his vehicle, along a couple of large glens and down to the roe…
Steel shot on pigeons with Geoff Garrod
Geoff Garrod is back on the pigeons. He is joined by Tony Bromwich, as the pair head out to protect the farm’s rape crop and discuss the future of steel…
Thames Valley pigeon control
The birds are travelling from London to the Berkshire countryside, so Gerwyn uses the opportunity to keep numbers down and shares his advice for pest control. Full kit list Gun:…
Culling Chinese water deer in Bedfordshire
It’s early season and the Chinese Water Deer have bred well so a good number will need to be culled. Chris Dalton sets to work. (Read our list of the…
Crop protection with Geoff Garrod
After months of lockdown and hardly a pigeon in sight, James Marchington catches up with Geoff on a crop protection mission on a field of maize. Geoff’s kit list Gun:…
Foxing with a Steyr and Pard combo
This week Chris Parkin carries out some essential pest control, using a range of night vision and thermal units to manage local fox numbers. With a commentary throughout, you’re sure…
Pigeons over barley with Geoff Garrod
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 –…
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,…