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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 …
Weather
If I give them my shotgun licence can somebody else buy me cartridges?
shootinguk.co.uk - Bill Harriman
Q: I know that I have to show my shotgun licence when buying cartridges. Someone has told me that if I give another person permission they can buy …
Birds
The bigger the shoot, the less respect?
shootinguk.co.uk - Shooting Times
Picking-up is about one thing — finding shot birds. The joy I get from finding one bird that would otherwise be lost gives me more pleasure than …
Jeremy Hunt
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
Should you keep your shotgun in the tent or your car? Q: I’m in the process of buying some woodland and I intend to do some shooting there. I also …
Jeremy Hunt
Bad habits in Labradors
shootinguk.co.uk - Jeremy Hunt
Labrador bad habits? Q: I have put a lot of effort into training my young Labrador bitch but because there are some unruly dogs in our picking-up team …
How to position your pigeon hide
shootinguk.co.uk - Sporting Gun
The first thing to do is find the field the pigeon are feeding on. Then the next most important consideration is safety. Tips to position your pigeon …
How to create an ideal habitat for snipe to thrive
shootinguk.co.uk - Mike Swan
Growing up in Surrey, snipe were rarely on my horizon. The heaths are mostly too dry for them and the arable farmlands were the wrong habitat. …
Rot
What can I do to protect my dog against Alabama rot?
shootinguk.co.uk - Tony Buckwell
Q: Is it true that Alabama rot is most prevalent in the autumn and winter? If that is the case, is there anything I can do to protect my dog? A: We …
How far do shotgun pellets travel?
shootinguk.co.uk - Bill Harriman
Q: I am planning a drive near a neighbour’s property. I do not want spent shot falling on their buildings and I understand that this is illegal …
Air Rifle
Six popular air rifles for under £500
shootinguk.co.uk - Mat Manning
One of the greatest appeals of airgun shooting is its affordability. For a few hundred pounds — and sometimes significantly less — you can pick up an …
Puppies
Do chocolate Labradors deserve a bad reputation?
shootinguk.co.uk - Jeremy Hunt
Does a chocolate Labrador have a shorter life? A recent headline in the Daily Telegraph proclaimed chocolate Labradors die younger and have more …
Will a budget air-rifle really do the job?
shootinguk.co.uk - Mat Manning
Airguns are not only my hobby, they are also my livelihood, and as someone who subscribes to the adage that you should always use the right tool for …
Puppies
Is the Kennel Club in crisis?
shootinguk.co.uk - Jeremy Hunt
Though the existence of the Kennel Club may not appear to have much impact on those who enjoy the sport of gameshooting, it would be foolhardy to …
Gore-Tex
Six of the best waterproof shooting jackets
shootinguk.co.uk - Sporting Gun
It is safe to say that the warmest days of the year are behind us and everyone heading out into the field is looking to take something with them that …
Where I should place my hand on the fore-end of a shotgun? (And other related questions)
shootinguk.co.uk - Tony Bracci
Q: What’s the right hand position on a shotgun? A: Your leading hand should be placed on the fore-end slightly forward of the middle, but still …
As a shooter, should I have told my GP about my depression?
shootinguk.co.uk - Bill Harriman
Some time ago, I suffered a bout of depression. I had recently lost my father and an old injury had flared up, meaning that I was having to take …
Shotgun licence delayed? Don’t stand for it!
shootinguk.co.uk - David Frost
Q: Some friends of mine have been lifelong shooters and I have always enjoyed the sport, from clays to pigeon shooting. This made me decide to apply …
Game for lunch in a country pub?
shootinguk.co.uk - Charlotte Peters
One of the many good things about British Game Week (19-25 November 2018) is that it brings in new customers for venison, partridge, pheasant and …
Recipes
Berkshire venison, pheasant and partridge gamekeeper’s pie
shootinguk.co.uk - Charlotte Peters
Landlord Lee Hart is a keen Shot and runs the Dundas Arms, Kintbury. He says: “Our focus is seasonality and local produce. I’m a huge advocate for …
How to teach a gundog puppy to run straight
shootinguk.co.uk - Graham Watkins
The causes Some breeds of gundog are more suitable than others when doing certain jobs in the shooting field. That said, most of us need a “jack of …
How to hit simultaneous pairs when clayshooting
shootinguk.co.uk - tonybracci
Clayshooting simultaneous pairs is when both targets are launched simultaneously from either one or two traps. Know your quarry Two targets Sim pairs, …
Dealing with rats in the hen house
shootinguk.co.uk - Mat Manning
Having an air rifle in the house often proves handy for impromptu backyard pest control. My airguns are called into action in the garden to deal with …
How to stay safe when you’re a picker-up on a shoot
shootinguk.co.uk - David Tomlinson
As a picker-up on a shoot you are invariably going to be in a vulnerable, if not dangerous, position standing behind a line of Guns. Experienced …
Is there a minimum recommended calibre for a foxing rifle?
shootinguk.co.uk - Liam Bell
Q: Is there a minimum recommended calibre for a foxing rifle? I currently use a shotgun and I am planning to apply for a firearms certificate. A: …
Is it legal to carry a shotgun on a motorcycle? And where should I store my shotgun during the shoot lunch?
shootinguk.co.uk - Bill Harriman
Q: Is it legal to carry a shotgun on a motorcycle from home to my shoot? My firearms enquiry officer says that if I had an accident the gun would be …
How mental discipline can improve your shooting
shootinguk.co.uk - Phil Coley
Many people dread the first bird of the drive. The lone bird heading straight towards you, with all the field’s eyes on you. Mental block One of the …
How to get your shotgun certificate
shootinguk.co.uk - Shooting UK
Here’s our useful guide to help you get a shotgun certificate. We tell you. How to apply • How long your certificate may take to process • What you should …
Two recipes for pheasant pies
shootinguk.co.uk - Sporting Gun
Pheasant pie with sausagemeat Ingredients: 2 pheasant breasts • 150g puff pastry • 6 chopped chestnuts • 1 sausage (skinned) • 2 tbsp mashed potato • 2 chopped spring …
Are British gundogs the best in the world?
shootinguk.co.uk - Jeremy Hunt
There are 38 gundog breeds recognised by the Kennel Club. Dogs from working strains of many of these breeds continue to be in demand worldwide — a …