The Campaign Against Accidental or Illegal Poisoning (CAIP) is encouraging game keepers and shooting enthusiasts to display a poster designed to discourage members of the public from interfering with legal…
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When pigeon shooting, how do you keep away flies?
What's the easiest way - if there is one - to keep flies off shot birds?
Pigeon shooting on spring drillings
Pigeon Shooting expert, Peter Theobald, is getting all excited about pigeon prospects over spring drillings. Here he explains why things are looking so good and reveals how to make the…
Shooting organisations call for Coastal Access Bill protection
Shooting organisations are urgently calling on the Government to clarify certain parts of the controversial Marine and Coastal Access Bill in a bid to safeguard the rights of wildfowlers and…
How do I teach my gun dog to follow a scent trail?
How do I go about teaching my dog to take a line on a scent? I am currently training a nine-month old Springer spaniel.
Police cannot tell how many people own firearms in UK
BASC has requested a meeting with the Home Office and the National Police Improvement Agency to discuss how best to resolve ongoing problems with Government figures on firearms and shotgun…
When’s the best time to use lofted pigeon shooting decoys?
When pigeon shooting, when’s the best time to use lofted decoys?
Could I make a sound moderator for a semi- automatic shotgun?
Would it be possible to construct a sound moderator for a semi-automatic shotgun which could be attached via the choke tube threads?
How important is the start point when clay pigeon shooting?
How important is it to determine the 'start point' for shooting the first bird of a double, and how do you go about establishing it?
European Union clarifies law on shooting wild birds
European Commission launches guide clarifying the hunting requirements of the 1979 Wild Birds Directive.
Are deer stalking salt licks any good?
I see mineral licks advertised for deer stalking. Do you think they are worth using?
Anti-Hunting protestor remanded on death charges
Anti-hunting protestor, Bryan Griffiths, aged 54, from Bedworth, Warwickshire today appear in court accused of murder.
Eley clay cartridges review
Eley clay cartridges: Eley clay pigeon shooting cartridges are some of the best around. Here we take a look at what they offer.
Can I use game cartridges for clay pigeon shooting?
I've got loads of 30g sixes left over from this year's game shooting. Can I use these for English and FITASC Sporting targets?
The comb on my Tikka .243 deer rifle is too low!
Having taken up deer stalking and bought a Tikka .243 rifle I am puzzled to find that the comb is too low to fit my cheek when looking through the…
My Beretta Silver Pigeon does not close properly!
I have just bought a new Beretta Silver Pigeon, and I find it quite stiff to open and close.
When pigeon shooting, is it possible to decoy from woods?
When pigeon shooting, is it possible to pull in pigeons by decoying from inside a wood?
What’s different between springing teal and crow targets?
There's a target at my local ground that I'd call a 'springing teal'. My mate, however, says it's a crow. Can you explain what's the difference please - because we've…
Do I need a permit to shoot crows where I work?
My place of work is constantly attacked by crows, which damage window seals and make a general mess. Is it legal for me to shoot them with my .22 rifle…
Have you used a Rodentator to control rabbits?
I've heard of the Rodentator and seen seeral videos of them in action. Are they effective?