Venison Burger with Blue Cheese and Crispy Shallots Serves 4 650g venison mince 5 tbsp double cream 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ½ tbsp flat leaved parsley, finely…
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Largest female-only, clayshooting event in world to take place on 11 June 2016
This is the second year of the event and it has already attracted impressive numbers – more than 1,000 women will be taking up arms on 11th June 2016. It…
Beretta DT10 shotgun review
Gun reviews: Beretta DT10 shotgun: If you're serious about breaking clays then out-and-out competition guns don't come any more serious than the DT10.
Official trophy measuring service now offered to National Gamekeepers’ Organisation members
The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation) CIC is the only organisation authorised in the UK to offer a measuring service for deer antlers and other trophies to estate…
Keeping your dog safe from ticks and burrs
There’s not much Mary Leigh of Equafleece doesn’t know about keeping a dog healthy and comfortable. She set up Equafleece 16 years ago and it’s quickly become a popular brand…
Concern over “unworkable” proposals to European Council’s firearms regulations
The organisation says that is is “deeply concerned” by the proposals, feeling that many are “unworkable”. Today, 11 April, the European Council Working Party on General Matters including Evaluation (GENVAL) are…
New medical monitoring for firearms and shotgun licence holders
The new system, led by the Home Office, will make it much more straightforward for GPs to alert police licensing departments if a medical condition is going to affect the…
8 ways to improve your game shooting during the close season
Go and shoot lots of cartridges on a simulated shoot day. Take a few friends. It’s very social and more importantly, you’ll be keeping your eye in. Have a professional…
Researchers show how to breed a fitter, stronger pheasant
Researchers from the University of Exeter have discovered some useful tips for improving the ability of pheasants to flourish out in the wild. Firstly, if poults are given access to…
10 things you need to know about dog microchipping
Approximately one in five dogs have not been microchipped, according to DEFRA. The estimated dog population in the UK is 8.5 million – 86 per cent of which (7.34 million) of…
Canine first aid demonstrations at the Field & Country Fair
Knowing what to do if your gundog has an accident in the field is a skill most handlers should have. But canine first aid knowledge isn’t as widespread as it…
Gun reviews: Sako Finnlight rifle
Gun reviews: Sako Finnlight rifle: This Sako Finnlight is a tough yet lightweight stalking rifle, that allows for the worst of the weather, but still gives accurate results.
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The world’s first Harris Tweed suit has been revealed by 20-time champion jockey Sir Anthony McCoy ahead of this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The new equestrian fashion range is modelled by…
RSPB criticised for twisting scientific evidence
The charity has said that heather burning on grouse moors is a “damaging practice”, basing its statements on a research paper written by an RSPB scientist and requesting government involvement last…
Recipe for Pigeon Pitta from Eat Wild
Ingredients Baby leaf salad Pitta bread Chunk of local black pudding Two rashers of streaky local bacon Two fresh pigeon breasts Small handful of pumpkin seeds Local rapeseed oil …
Woodpigeon, wild cherries and gingerbread
Serving woodpigeon with wild cherries and gingerbread may not be something you’d ever think of doing, but this unusual combination works together very well. Wild cherries aren’t yet in season…
Time to enter the Golden Plover Award 2016 for moorland management
The Golden Plover recognises progressive, practical and sustainable moorland management in Scotland and this year the Award theme reflects sheep farming’s role as a major upland land use. Adam…
Wildfowling ban looms for Findhorn Bay
On 8 March, Moray Council will debate a call by Friends of Findhorn Bay to ban all shooting of geese and duck on the nature reserve. Earlier this year the…