The RSPB has been branded “extraordinarily hypocritical” as details of its culling activities under licence are revealed.
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Anger at proposal to raise fees for firearms and shotgun licences
Anger at proposal to raise fees for firearms and shotgun licences: Fieldsports groups object as police chiefs say increasing licensing costs should not be borne by the public purse.
BASC takes on shooting magazine discrimination
BASC takes on shooting magazine discrimination: BASC is asking for its members’ help in stamping out discrimination against shooting magazines, including Shooting Times.
Anglers’ fury over call to stop culling cormorants
Anglers' fury over call to stop culling cormorants: Claims that breeding pairs of cormorants in the UK are in decline have angered British anglers.
Caesar Guerini Forum 20-bore reviewed by Shooting Gazette
The second largest Italian gunmaker Caesar Guerini has made a significant impact on the consciousness of the UK shooting public since its arrival in 2005. When it is producing guns…
Can you advise me on a good make of .22LR rimfire semi-auto?
.22LR rimfire semi-auto: Can you advise me on a good make of .22LR rimfire repeater? I have a .22LR bolt-action rifle but would like to acquire a semi-auto for pest…
Will wins qualify my gun dogs for entering field trials later on?
GUN DOGS Tests and trials: I am entering my gun dogs in open working tests. Will any wins qualify my gun dogs for entering field trials later on?
Remington launch new 783 bolt-action rifle
Remington launch new 783 bolt-action rifle: Crafted in Remington’s facility in Kentucky, the new bolt-action 783 has a dual-pillar bedding platform that free-floats the barrel for greater shot-to-shot consistency.
Woodcock migration: Birds head for their breeding grounds
Woodcock migration: Satellite-tagged birds make up time after setting off for their summer breeding grounds 10 days later than usual.
What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels?
What are your views on shooting targets with canted barrels? I’ve been told I cant my gun when clay shooting driven birds, and that’s the reason I tend to miss…
John Swift retires as chief executive of BASC
John Swift retires as chief executive of BASC: John Swift, who has been chief executive of BASC for 25 years and worked for the association for 41 years in total,
What is meant by a shotgun’s headspace clearance?
What is meant by a shotgun’s headspace clearance? I've heard the term used quite often when people are reviewing shotguns.
Scottish Countryside Alliance team clay shoot and lunch
Seasoned shots and novices alike are invited to test their skills at the inaugural Scottish Countryside Alliance team clay shoot and lunch on the Hopetoun Estate in South Queensferry on…
Gun reviews: Baikal 20-bore over-under shotgun
Gun reviews: Baikal 20-bore over-under shotgun: If you can look past its plain appearance, this is a reliable, practical shotgun.
Atkin Grant & Lang joins forces with Primoris Sporting
World famous gunmakers Atkin Grant & Lang, part of the Francis Lovel Group, has joined forces with Primoris Sporting.
For game shooting, what is the going rate for sporting rights?
Game shooting: What is the going rate for sporting rights, and is the charge usually given per acre? We have been offered the lease of a farm, but it seems…
Police target deer and hare poachers in Fife
Police target deer and hare poachers in Fife: Officers from Fife Constabulary have launched a drive against deer and hare poaching in the south-west of the area.
College leases 5,000-acre grouse moor to give students hands-on experience
Askham Bryan College secures lease of grouse moor to give students hands-on experience of managing heather.
Chief constable calls for simpler firearms licence conditions
Firearms licence conditions: Chief constable advises that conditions for firearms licensing should be streamlined to prevent delays and save police time.
Sportsman Gun Centre to hold open day June 8th
Sportsman Gun Centre to hold open day June 8th: Sportsman Gun Centre, at the Southern Counties Shooting Ground, Warden Hill, will stage an open day from 10am on 8 June.