Tom Sykes explains how to set up a wildfowling rig so duck decoys can be used on motherlines or individual weights
Sporting Gun
Peter Wilson retires
We look back at the Olympic champion's career as Peter Wilson announces his retirement
How gundogs are used abroad
Nick Ridley looks at how the same gundogs are used abroad and asks why we use two breeds in the UK when we could just use one
The EcoCharger quad bike causing a stir
The electric-powered, silent all-terrain EcoCharger quad bike is causing quite a stir, reports Ian Mason
7 Deadly Sins: how to lose your shotgun certificate
How pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony or lust can lose you your shotgun certificate and firearms licence.
Ignorance is no longer an excuse
The PACEC report has been very helpful but we must not rest on our laurels or become blasé about the role our sport plays
No reason not to use open sights on deer
Have you considered using open sights on deer? George Wallace says there's no reason not to and recommends you try "ghost rings"
Pigeon with hazelnut, blackberry and caramelised apple
This pigeon with hazelnut, blackberry and caramelised apple combines the rich, gamey flavour of pigeon with the sweetness of the fruit to create a fantastic autumn dish
Hatsan Escort XtremeMax
The new Hatsan Escort XtremeMax is a real workhorse gun offering great value for money, reports Jason Harris
Win a Beretta 690 Field III
Pick up a copy of Sporting Gun for your chance to win a Beretta 690 Field III
How to set up a Jerk rig
The majority of my duck decoying takes place on tidal creeks and rivers where the current of the water creates a natural movement in the decoys, but occasionally I will…
Roast duck breast with butternut squash and leek
Get out there and bag yourself a duck to make this delicious roast duck breast with butternut squash and leek meal
November 2014
Find out what's inside this Game Shooting Special issue
Robin Owen Conducktor call reviewed
Find out why Tom Sykes says this Robin Owen Conducktor call is the most beautiful call that he's had the pleasure of using
Beretta SV10 Prevail 1 Pro
Beretta have managed to improve on an already remarkable gun, with the Pro version of their SV10 Prevail 1 clay-shooter, writes Jason Harris
Sharing your hide
Peter Theobald reveals why two hides can be better than one and how to play nicely with others while sharing a hide
How to make your own nets for ferreting
Edward Cook recommends some books that will help you learn how to make your own nets for ferreting
How to use a goose flag
Like a lot of my current fowling gear, the goose flag is another toy that originates from across the Pond, where shooters have used them wildfowling with a lot of…
Peter Wilson laments the probable closure of Southern Counties Shooting Ground
At long last, the application for the construction of a solar park at Southern Counties Shooting Ground has been received by the West Dorset District Council. Though long anticipated, it…
20-bore Browning 725 Hunter UK
Standing on the shoulders of their 12-bore, the new 20-bore Browning 725 Hunter UK is going to be very popular with gameshooters, says Jason Harris