In recent years the Dinmore shoot in Herefordshire has been subject to a rigorous improvement programme.
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Buying ferrets – are hobs and jills the same price?
I am going to the Midland Game Fair and hope to buy 3 or 4 good ferrets from working stock. How much should I expect to pay? Are hobs and jills the same price?
Improve your shooting psychology!
One of the biggest handicaps a shooter can inflict upon themselves is the psychological desire NOT to win!
MacWet shooting gloves
The MacWet glove is just the thing for those cold and wet days. I don't usually like shooting in gloves, or wear fingerless ones, but these look like they cut the mustard.
Confidence in 2008 partridge shooting
With just three days to go before the start of the partridge season, sporting agencies are confident that this year’s shooting will be a great success, but are anxious about how the 2009/10 season will be affected by the current economic climate.
Famous ferreting show returns to Game Fair
After a 24-year absence, this Game Fair sees the return of the famous ferreting show. Peter Whitaker looks back on this tribute to the backbone of country sports
PES T12 sound moderator review
The sound reduction of your rifle will be unbelieveable with this PES T12 sound moderator.
Deben Pro Bench rifle rest
You can have the most accurate rifle combination in the world, but if the gun ain't pointing where the 'scopes looking you might as well give up and buy a catapult.
Shooting helps wild red legged partridge population
The number of red-legged partridges reared for shooting has risen substantially in recent years and may now account for about a quarter of birds released, according to the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).
Does hobbling a ferret affect its working ability?
I am having my hob ferret castrated and wonder whether this will affect his working ability during the rabbiting season?
Problems shooting long range targets?
If you can accept that they're just as easy as any other bird, long range targets can be a doddle.
Problems shooting close range targets?
One of the main problems encountered when shooting up-close targets, and one of the main reasons for missing them, is psychological.
What to do if your gun dog gets over excited!
To anyone with a new puppy or youngster in their care - don't allow it to continually play football with articles it can pick up and drop at will!
PODCAST: New GWCT & RSPB conservation plan
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust has joined forces with the RSPB to launch a new initiative looking at how farming can secure a healthy natural environment.
Full-bore sound moderators
In recent years, sound moderators have become a must-have stalking accessory, but there is a bewildering array to choose from. Bruce Potts narrows down the options
New conservation project for hares in Scotland
Scottish Power offers a bounty for live hares as the company aims to reintroduce them to a site near its wind farm at Beinn an Tuirc
Where can I find rifle shooting tuition?
I have read your articles about accurate shooting but am having difficulty putting the advice into practice on my own. Are there any training courses available where I can get personal tuition?
Pheasant and partridge shooting in Cambridgeshire
Good pheasant and partridge, combined with warm hospitality, are the order of the day at the Higham shoot in Cambridgeshire.
Laser rifle scopes on test
Finding a reliable scope with an integrated laser range finding device can be a confusing business.
Gallery: The Fieldhead shoot, near Morpeth
The Fieldhead shoot, near Morpeth, is the perfect example of a friendly farm shoot with a high rate of returns to boot, as Ian Valentine found out when he visited