Clay pigeon shooting at Cowans Law
Shooting
How far can a lost ferret go?
What’s the furthest you’ve ever known a ferret to stray after being lost in a burrow?
Conservation trust appoint new president
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust have appointed Lord Salisbury as their new president. Lord Salisbury succeeds the Earl Peel, who steps down from Britain’s leading wildlife research charity after a period of eight years.
Natural England announces new conservation plans
Natural England (NE) has announced a £5.5million boost for England’s threatened biodiversity.
Am I allowed to shoot rabbits on leased land?
I lease a piece of land for grazing and hay making, but have no sporting rights as such. Am I allowed to shoot rabbits?
Should I send down one ferret to chase out another?
One of my jills killed a rabbit below ground and refused to come out. Should I have put a hob or liner ferret down the burrow to chase her out. Does this ploy work or is it an old wives' tale?
High game shooting in Herefordshire
In recent years the Dinmore shoot in Herefordshire has been subject to a rigorous improvement programme.
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.
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!