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Poults Update - Freedom from the pen!
22/09/2014 Update
I have now opened the pens and the birds are stretching their wings. The young pheasants are enjoying real freedom and are slowl...
GWCT Woodcock Watch
For those who want to know more about the habits and migration of the iconic woodcock, the GWCT have pioneered a satellite tagging project to see j...
Responsible Wetland and Wildfowl Shooting
The Countryside Alliance and BASC have united to reinforce the message that lead free shots must be used when wildfowl shooting in England and Wale...
Understanding Modern Clothing Materials
Understanding Modern Clothing Materials
What it is, what it does, benefits, why use, when use?
With a cornucopia of words to describe modern day ma...
Understanding Footwear Materials
When choosing your footwear for any specific activity it is important to understand the terms used to describe your boot/shoe. With our feet carry...
What is Hind Stalking?
Deer Stalking is the term used for hunting and shooting Deer in Scotland. Hind Stalking refers to the cull of female Red Deer and their calves.
Th...
The Value of Shooting for Britain's Wildlife
For those of us passionate about our countryside it is great to see BBC’s Countryfile leading the debate on the value that shooting brings.
A well ...
CAP Reforms
Farmers – helping wildlife, the environment, fishing and shooting
The newly announced CAP reforms have “greening” measures whereby farmers will hav...
Sweet & Creamy Autumn Pheasant & Apple Casserole
Feeds 6 (or 8 when there are small children involved!)
Scrabbling around the deep freeze for inspiration, I found two slightly forlorn looking whol...
An Introduction to Duck Flighting
The aim of this guide is to give a broad, yet useful, introduction to duck flighting.
Duck flighting will traditionally take place at a flight pond...
How to Renew a Shotgun Licence?
One of the most important steps in avoiding the misuse of firearms in the UK is to restrict access to only those individuals who have a genuine nee...
Finding a Reliable Dog Breeder
Taking the time to search for a reliable dog breeder is a worthwhile future investment, as often the environment the puppy is born into and the int...
A Beginner's Guide to Breeding Gun Dogs
After spending years as a loving gun dog owner, you may decide that you want to try your hand at gun dog breeding. The idea of looking after puppie...
Everything You Need to Know About the Glorious 12th
The Glorious 12th marks the start of the shooting season for red grouse and the end of long anticipation for many guns. Every August, grouse shoot...
Should You Buy New or Used Firearms?
Do you prefer being the very first owner of a brand new gun or enjoy the search for your ideal used piece that’s been broken in? In this guide, we ...
How to Clean a Rifle | Step by Step Guide
As a new season approaches we have produced a guide to help you take special care of your rifle. It is important to regularly clean and care for yo...