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Shoot north for the show
Unmissable things to see and do at the Northern Shooting Show this May
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May 2023
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Modus operandi
Malcolm Plant on the similarities, differences and misconceptions of shotgun shooting
4 min |
May 2023
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Much to do
Tony Bracci wonders if he has taken on too much at his new shoot as the pressing tasks mount up
4 min |
May 2023
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Winchester Diamond Grade
Becky McKenzie says this solid old-timer really shines and is worth anybody's time and money
5 min |
May 2023
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Pigeon Shooting : Empty spaces
Peter Theobald wonders where all the pigeons on his permissions have gone. Paul, his shooting partner, may have some answers
3 min |
May 2023
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IN THE FIELD Old retainers
Tom Sykes explains why he still loves his old side-by-side, and why they are worth considering in a world of over-and-unders and semi-autos
4 min |
May 2023
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An invaluable opportunity
Louisa Clutterbuck, director at British Game Assurance, head of Eat Wild, on the launch of the Women Who Work in Fieldsports initiative that she helped to set up
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May 2023
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Woodcock Scolopax rusticola
Charles Smith-Jones investigates this prized bird that provides a notoriously difficult challenge for sportsmen, as well as their restraint
3 min |
May 2023
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Northern star
Two years on from an eventful opening, Jasper Fellows visits E) Churchill at the Swinton Estate
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May 2023
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Against the grain
Bruce Potts highlights problems he has identified when converting from lead to non-lead bullets in a rimfire and outlines his concerns about this
4 min |
May 2023
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From the heart
Understanding your heart rate variability gives a valuable insight into your shooting performance, not to mention your general health
6 min |
May 2023
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The correct drill
As spring arrives it brings back happy memories for Geoff Garrod as It is his favourite time of year to do battle with the woodies
4 min |
May 2023
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Size matters
Patrick Hook gets the measure of the different calibres used for foxing, which depend on the terrain and how close you are to your quarry
3 min |
May 2023
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In the field
Sporting Gun keeps you abreast of the gadgets and clothes to enhance enjoyment of your sport
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May 2023
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Treasures of history
George Wallace does some digging into his old 1902 Rigby rifle and discovers its storied 20th-century past
6 min |
May 2023
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Standard setter
Charles Smith-Jones believes the beautifully made Miroku MK38 is a top-class gun of choice for any serious Sporting clay shooter and good value for money, too
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May 2023
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Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T8 AWD Ultimate £68,465
Don’t be fooled by its executive looks, Volvo’s popular hybrid SUV is more than up to the task of a day in the field, discovers Ed Coles
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April 05, 2023
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One buck that won't be passed
The diary is full of regular clients; but the chance of _ a beast at first light on the opening day of the roebuck season is too much of a temptation
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April 05, 2023
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Pigeons with classic kit
Charles Hartley explores the merits of the Browning Auto 5 with a spot of roost shooting
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April 05, 2023
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Unpredictable science
As the popularity of cross-breeds continues to grow, David Tomlinson asks why the humble labrador seems to dominate in the gene stakes
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April 05, 2023
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Stalking Diary
March provides treats from nature’s larder wild garlic leaves to be fermented for kimchi and birch sap to make whisky taste even better
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April 05, 2023
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A pigeon for all seasons
Paying attention to the weather is one of the most effective ways to ensure successful woodie control all year round
5 min |
April 05, 2023
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The Secret Land Agent
Risk management on estates and shoots is a time-consuming but necessary task
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April 05, 2023
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Classic rifles in high demand
This Army Navy Lee Speed model was sold for 2,600
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April 05, 2023
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Sparsholt celebrates 50 years
Sparsholt College is marking 50 years of gamekeeper training
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April 05, 2023
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Can’t we meet in the middle?
The RSPB’s CEO visits Flea Barn to try to find some middle ground, but Richard Negus fears the yawning chasm is too deep
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April 05, 2023
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Appeal launched to support Chris Packhanzr’s legal action
A crowdfunding page has been set up to raise money for the BBC presenter’s case against Fieldsports Channel, amassing over 100,000
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April 05, 2023
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Studies conflict over how to help curlews
Research from the RSPB has concluded that habitat work combined with predator control did not lead to increased curlew productivity
1 min |
April 05, 2023
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Country Diary
With Wales on the brink of banning humane snares, why are those who protect habitats and control predators still seen as the villains?
2 min |
April 05, 2023
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The birds that tower above
With concerns rising over wounding game and showing restraint, Guy Maddocks puts a forward the case for the high-bird Gun
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