In this issue

GUNDOGS - Techniques for better whistle work.

COOKERY - Venison corned hash & game satay.

THE FOUR GROUSETIERS

The Rough Rovers get the season off to a glorious start with a walked-up grouse day in Cumbria that provides some truly memorable moments

5 mins

Birds over barley

As summer ebbs into autumn, Andy Crow is out protecting the winter drillings from the pigeons that have been attracted by a proliferation of barley stubbles

5 mins

Lead shot ban on the horizon?

Conor O’Gorman runs through some of the new EU lead shot restrictions, which could be adopted by the UK government despite Brexit

3 mins

Northern firths

Since the first seed of interest was planted, Alan’s wildfowling passion has taken him to incredible places all over the world, but the northern firths stand out as particularly special

4 mins

SMALL IS MIGHTY

The British Game Alliance’s vision for a healthy game market and sustainable shooting sector is one that even the smallest shoot can get on board with, says chief executive Liam Stokes

5 mins

Uncovering a gem

Rupert Butler recalls an evening flight at a newly uncovered spot that nearly became memorable for all the wrong reasons!

4 mins

Unsolved mystery

Diggory Hadoke works his magic to resurrect a ‘nice little wand’ that proves to be a mystery from start (as a supposed 28-bore) to finish (as a reworked .410)!

3 mins

People are the heart of conservation

A new GWCT campaign, Working for Wildlife, is putting the spotlight on Britain’s ‘working conservationists’, explains James Swyer

3 mins

Keeping Your Poults Happy

With the poults safely settled in their new home, Paul is busy trying to keep them happy and healthy – not helped by the biblical rain that set in just days after release

3 mins

Carted off to oblivion

Adam Smith recalls a short-lived and less than successful career move, after which he eventually and reluctantly admitted defeat to... a game cart

6 mins

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Sporting Shooter Magazine Description:

Sporting Shooter is the brightest, liveliest magazine for today's shotgun and rifle shooters. Every month we feature tips, advice and stories from the leading experts in the field - from syndicate game to sporting clays, stalking and wildfowling to rough and pigeon shooting - not forgetting gundogs, ferreting, keepering and vermin control.