FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo Dumped pheasant video provokes strong reaction from shooting organisationsshootinguk.co.uk - Charlotte Peters Footage of hundreds of pheasant carcasses being illegally dumped in a pit at a Leicestershire shoot has been released by animal welfare activists. The …
Techniques for mastering a flightpond at duskshootinguk.co.uk - Paul Quagliana Graham Brown of Purbeck Shooting School talks to Paul Quagliana about the different techniques that need to be learned Graham Brown’s student Giacomo …
A sure-fire way to improve your shooting skillsshootinguk.co.uk - David Turner David Turner explains how skeet shooting can transform your shooting performance I have recommended Skeet before as a great discipline to help hone …
Woodpigeon breasts with caramelised parsnip puree, morel and sherry jusshootinguk.co.uk - Charlotte Peters Today’s recipe comes from Chef Rob Avery of the Jack Russell Inn, in Faccombe, Hampshire. The food served is grown locally on the surrounding …
Why being a rabbit catcher is my perfect jobshootinguk.co.uk - Edward Cook Despite the long hours and sometimes testing conditions, Ed Cook says he's in the perfect job and wouldn't swap it with anyone Rabbit control has been …
Big Farmland Bird Count back for 2019shootinguk.co.uk - Sporting Gun Do your bit to help preserve bird species by taking part in this invaluable annual survey Gamekeepers, farmers and land managers across the country …
How to help save the red squirrelshootinguk.co.uk - Jon Snowdon To do your bit to save the indigenous red squirrel, you need to take an active role and be out on the ground, says Jon Snowdon. We are fortunate in …
Shooting Awards 2019 Finalists announcedshootinguk.co.uk - Shooting UK The finalists for the 2019 Shooting Awards in association with the British Shooting Show have been announced. A panel of editors and external judges …
Roast loin of hare with a chocolate and redcurrant sauceshootinguk.co.uk - Shooting Times Prepared well and cooked with care, hare is a rich and gamy treat for the tastebuds. Jose Souto explains how to get the best from this meat. Roast …
How I chose my first gunshootinguk.co.uk - Charlotte Peters Kaylie Bloxham enjoys shooting but had never had her own gun. She decided it was about time she made a purchase and after some deliberation decided …
Fibre wads – it’s time to ditch the plasticshootinguk.co.uk - Tom Payne We are all beginning to rethink how we use plastic; is it time for the whole shooting industry to ban plastic wads? Tom Payne investigates. Whether we …
Can I run an air rifle range at a fete?shootinguk.co.uk - Bill Harriman Q: I am thinking of running an air rifle range at a church fete. Is this lawful and if so, what do I need to look out for when running it? Any …
Can you use a thermal-imaging device to shoot deer?shootinguk.co.uk - Graham Downing Q:Is it legal for me to use a thermal-imaging device to shoot deer? A: Thermal imaging is a highly effective way of spotting a target and is popular …
Blowing the whistle on harsh dog handlingshootinguk.co.uk - David Tomlinson Three key members of a gundog society have resigned in protest at harsh handling but the societies do nothing, says David Tomlinson Earlier this year, …
Why you should never feed your dogs chocolateshootinguk.co.uk - Tony Buckwell I have always been told that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Is this really true because I have a friend who often uses choc drops to reward his dog …
New regulations on breeding dogsshootinguk.co.uk - Graham Watkins What's the up to date status on this? Graham Watkins gives some advice. A reader writes: “I have a really good black Labrador that I would like to …
Tips on high-driven birdsshootinguk.co.uk - Tony Bracci Tony Bracci deals with high driven birds that can catch so many out A high driven target is quite straightforward, the shooter moving the gun on the …
How certain police forces are putting obstacles in the way of getting a firearms licenceshootinguk.co.uk - David Frost Some police forces are putting more and more obstacles in the way of obtaining a firearms licence and in doing so are flouting an Act of Parliament …
What happened on a ladies-only shoot day with an all-female keepering team?shootinguk.co.uk - Shooting Times Shooting is becoming ever more accessible to a greater audience, none more so than women. This increasing popularity has driven the creation of …
If I give them my shotgun licence can somebody else buy me cartridges?shootinguk.co.uk - Bill Harriman What's the deal? And how are shotgun cartridges affected by cold weather? Q: I know that I have to show my shotgun licence when buying cartridges. …
The bigger the shoot, the less respect?shootinguk.co.uk - Shooting Times The bigger the shoot, the less respect the Guns seem to have for the quarry once they've pulled the trigger, says a concerned picker-up Picking-up is …
How do I stop my gundog from running-in?shootinguk.co.uk - Jeremy Hunt Q: I have a black Labrador gundog who is 22 months old. His training had gone well until he recently started running in to shot birds. He has no …
Can I go camping with my shotgun?shootinguk.co.uk - Bill Harriman Or is it best to leave it at home on camping trips? Bill Harriman gives the legal answer ... Should you keep your shotgun in the tent or your car? Q: …
Bad habits in Labradorsshootinguk.co.uk - Jeremy Hunt How easy is it for young gundogs to learn bad habits? Jeremy Hunt advises some concerned readers Q: I have put a lot of effort into training my young …
How to position your pigeon hideshootinguk.co.uk - Sporting Gun For maximum success your pigeon hide has to be in exactly the right place. However, many pigeon shooters know that getting this right is not always …
How to create an ideal habitat for snipe to thriveshootinguk.co.uk - Mike Swan Where are you likely to find snipe and how easy is it to cultivate an ideal habitat for them? Growing up in Surrey, snipe were rarely on my horizon. …
What can I do to protect my dog against Alabama rot?shootinguk.co.uk - Tony Buckwell More cases are reported in the autumn and winter so it's time to be extra vigilant, says vet Tony Buckwell Q: Is it true that Alabama rot is most …
