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Beretta to raise £25,000 in support of Help For Heros
Beretta have produced one hundred limited edition 687 EELL’s featuring a Help for Heroes engraving on the bottom plate, in order to raise money for the charity.
Deer populations higher now than they have ever been
Natural England’s new report shows damage done to British woodland by the country’s rising deer population.
Is it wrong to use a mix of decoys when pigeon shooting?
I’ve been pigeon shooting about 18 months. I feel I should be shooting more birds than I am, but I’m learning all the time.
Deer poachers to be tracked by DNA analysis
Study shows human traces from culled deer could improve rates of identification and conviction.
Shooting competitions to be held at Bisley Live
Shooting competitions: The amazing prizes include a brand new Blaser R8 rifle, three CZ rimfire rifles, a Ruger rimfire rifle, plus 16,000 Hull cartridges and £2,000 of Bushwear vouchers.
Is it possible to decoy pigeons inside a wood?
For several weeks last autumn a lot of pigeon down here were feeding on fallen acorns and beech mast, ignoring the late drillings and winter rape. If they can be…
Economic benefits of shooting praised by Liberal Democrats
The benefits of shooting and angling were highlighted at a rural reception, held at the Liberal Democrats’ conference in Birmingham.
BASC contacts local press to highlight shooting benefits
In preparation for the upcoming shooting season BASC has sent a letter to all local newspapers in the UK, highlighting the benefits of game shooting, game meat, and the conservation…
Do pigeon shooting decoys work better when elevated?
My pigeon shooting pal always puts decoys in a wire cradle, even on drillings.
How light a cartridge can you use for pigeon shooting?
People talk about heavy loads for pigeon shooting, but how light can you go and remain effective with a 12-bore?
Will the palm swell on the grip affect my clay shooting?
After years of shooting a side-by-side I am buying an over-under for my game and clay shooting.
Do I need written permission to use ferrets on farmland?
Is it necessary to get written permission from a farmer to use ferrets on his land, or is a verbal agreement good enough?
Should I cure rabbit skins before gundog training use?
Do I need to cure rabbit skins before wrapping them on a dummy or is it okay to put them on 'fresh off' the bunny? If I have to cure…
I’ve just got back into pigeon shooting, can you help?
I’ve just got back into pigeon shooting and am replacing all the pigeon kit I got rid of years ago.
My gundog has false pregnancies after her season!
Gundog vet: My bitch always seems to have false pregnancies after her season. What’s that all about?
Record Japanese sika deer trophy awarded
The United Kingdom Trophy Commission measured a record Japanese sika deer trophy at this year's CLA Game Fair.
When pigeon shooting how close should the horseshoe be?
Pigeon shooting: I know how to set out a classic horseshoe pattern, but how far away from the hide should the closed end of the horseshoe be?
Which gun’s best for wildfowling?
Which gun’s best for wildfowling – the new generation of long-chambered 12-bores, or a trusty old 10? Our writers review the options!
Where can I learn more about deer stalking and deer calling?
Deer stalking: I would like to learn more about calling deer. Can you recommend any book or training DVD to get me started?