Shooting UK
Furious backlash to Countryfile feature on gamekeepers
Presenter Matt Baker spent time with students training as gamekeepers. As part of the study, students were taught to shoot deer and butcher the quarry afterwards. The point of the…
Winner of Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year
Thousands of entries were received but winner Ian Cameron impressed with his stunning images shot in the Highlands with his “ancient” camera. Ian said: “I am absolutely delighted and surprised…
Pigeon Ravioli
Ingredients Dough: 400g plain flour 1 tsp salt 4 eggs & 1 egg yolk for egg wash 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp of mixed herbs Filling: 6 pigeon breasts…
Five quick pigeon recipes to make in under 20 minutes
1. Pigeon and wild mushrooms Just add garlic, kale, bacon and wild mushrooms for a delicious supper. Kale is having a bit of a moment right now, being hailed as a…
Schultz & Larsen Classic DL
When I was growing up, Schultz & Larsen (S&L) was synonymous with exceptionally accurate target rifles and barrel production, as well as some stylish sporting rearms. Since the turn of the 20th century, this Denmark-based company…
Miroku MK38
Anyone looking to buy an affordable Sporter with a proven track record would be silly to ignore Miroku’s MK38
Field & Country Fair offers alternative to CLA Game Fair in 2016
The Field & Country Fair is set to be a popular annual fixture in the country sports community, replacing many of the events previously held by the now-defunct CLA Game Fair.…
Shotgun certificates – 10 frequently asked questions
1. How long will it take me to get my shotgun certificate through? This is probably the question we’re most frequently asked. A lot depends on where you…
Buy your tickets for the 2016 Field & Country Fair
Buy your tickets in advance and get fast-track entry. And there are no booking fees! Advance ticket prices – book here now! Adult: £18 Student: (12 to 18) £10 Senior:…
MPs complain about forking out £4 for venison pie
For the rest of us, enjoying a serving of game pie in a central London restaurant with a view of the River Thames would set us back about £15-£20. At…
Your most faithful shoot companion: celebrating the Land Rover Defender
Used on shoots to carry Guns between drives, store the shot game and provide shelter to dogs and Guns alike when things get a little too muddy – the Defender…
Supermarkets up their game – literally
Marks & Spencer and Sainsburys have put in orders with Yorkshire Game, Aldi has made a deal with Highland Game and Iceland are selling grouse from Scottish Kezie Foods. Morrisons…
Police arrests in Devon for poaching and wildlife crime
Business and residential properties were searched to investigate alleged offences for poaching and the illegal supply of meat. Two men aged 37 and 42 were arrested for poaching offences and…
10 photos of the week from our readers
From young shots, jumping dogs and spectacular winter scenery, our inbox has been overflowing with fantastic photographs this week. If you would like to send us your photographs to be…
Labour failing to attract rural dwellers warns report
Tim Bonner, Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance commented on Twitter: Hope Labour reacts to this by increasing engagement with rural people, not ignoring them https://t.co/is3d3XCtBO pic.twitter.com/QiAMdrOvXK — Tim Bonner…
Second-hand Browning B525
Gun reviews: Secondhand Browning B525: When Browning introduced their B725 model last year, a lot of people thought that the 525 had come to the end of its production run.
Our Instagram diary of the Vale House Kitchen shooting experience
#pheasantshooting A post shared by Shooting UK (@shootinguk_) on Jan 14, 2016 at 9:25am PST Now we're off to cook them @valehousekitchen #pheasantshooting A post shared by Shooting UK (@shootinguk_)…
Government publishes Hen Harrier Joint Action Plan
It makes six recommendations to help restore the population of Britain’s endangered hen harriers, including the controversial brood management measures. It proposes to monitor hen harrier numbers in the UK…