Game Farms: Coping With CV-19

Dr Kenny Nutting, director of St David’s Poultry Team, takes us through the impact of Covid-19 on the industry thus far (8 April) and the positives that can be taken from the situation

Lockdown Flock Down

While much of the world has come to an abrupt halt, it doesn’t look like the grey flocks will be self-isolating any time soon – especially not with the fields full of tasty spring drillings

The Great British Sim Game

Sometimes overlooked by clay shooters, sim game is fun, sociable, and a great way to sharpen up. Emily Damment goes to Shropshire for a day on the clays

Home workout, with gun and music

If you’re worried about your shooting technique slipping during lockdown, Simon O’Leary has put together a workout plan that will not only keep you shooting straight, but also keep you fit!

Reactive training

Ryan shares his puppy training methodology – including why you should adapt techniques and timescales to suit the dog, and the importance of lessening a puppy’s fail rate

NOTES FROM A GILDED CAGE

It’s rough for all shooters at this time, being unable to get out doing what we love, but Phil Moorsom believes we need to focus on creating the best season we can for 2020

Don't panic!

Diggory Hadoke offers some soothing words of wisdom to those vintage gun owners worrying about how they will cope if lead shot is phased out in the next five years

Coronavirus

The effects and implications for the shooting industry

A SHOTGUN FOR TODAY

Vic Harker is impressed with the performance of this Turkish over-and-under from ATA Arms, which utilises tested design principles for a versatile gun of great value

A new friend

As Alan Jarrett welcomes a new dog to the pack, he reminisces about those that have joined him on foreshore adventures over the years

The pigeon shooting pilgrimage

Emily Damment finally gets to spend a day in the hide with Andy Crow and his young protege Regan – and, despite a minor wardrobe malfunction, the day goes swimmingly!

Take it to the plate

Are you using the best cartridge for your gun? If you’ve ever wondered, Simon O’Leary’s beginner’s guide to using the pattern plate is for you!

Confidence counts

Don Brunt looks at how you can build your confidence when it comes to busting clays... even with an audience!

PICK ‘N' MIX

While none of us greet the end of the season with joy, the great thing about those last shoot days is that you never know what you’re going to get, reminisces Phil Moorsom

Cocking: the action

A day spent beating on a renowned Sussex shoot proved a watershed experience for Adam Smith, much of it as perspiration

Over-And-Under V Side-By-Side

If you’re thinking of making the switch from one to the other, the early season is the perfect time to take the plunge, says Simon, but there are a few things you should consider first...

With Gun And Ferret In The Vineyards

Kent’s idyllic vineyards don’t just attract wine lovers but rabbits too, as Matt Limb discovers when he joins a pest controller doing things the old-fashioned way

Top Tips To Avoid The Top Faults

Don Brunt discusses some of the most common shooting faults he has seen while running Podimore Shooting Ground

Keeping Hold Of Your Permission

If you’re lucky enough to pick up a new bit of ground to shoot on, there are a few things to consider to ensure you keep it. Deano shares his top tips

LEAD SHOT DEBATE

Shooting and rural organisations announce plans to get behind the phasing out of the use of lead shot

Gun sense

Get this wrong and you risk ruining your gundog for life. Howard Kirby explains how to correctly introduce gunfire to a dog and ensure a lifelong positive association with the gun

Double hunting

This is a problem that is cropping up more and more on shoots and Trials, and could have damaging long-term effects in the gundog arena, warns Ryan

Passing of the season

Tony Jackson takes a look back at the inevitable highs and lows of the last shooting season

DEVON SENT

A traditional walked-up day takes Phil Moorsom and the Rough Rovers over hills, through woods and across fields in pursuit of a mixed bag of woodcock, pheasant and partridge

Black magic

Good looks, fast handling and clever mechanics make the Fabarm L4S Black Hunter a brilliant working gun for pigeon shooters and wildfowlers, says Mike Yardley

Top marks

Howard Kirby explains the importance of marking shot game and, crucially, how to develop this skill in your gundog right from the start

SMALL BAGS, BIG SMILES

Mike Yardley is returning to his shooting roots in Northern Ireland on a walked-up shoot where political differences are put aside in favour of some memorable sport in great company

Gun ownership and the law

Diggory Hadoke explains some complexities of firearms law and explores the things we should be doing to ensure we stay on the right side of it

Game for Anything

Through a shared passion for cooking and shooting, together with a desire to make game a more popular menu choice, mates Mark Robson and Chris Marney set up Game for Anything

FAIR game

Mike is rather taken with this traditional 20-bore side-by-side, finding it pleasing to look at, fun to shoot and excellent value for money – perfect for both walked-up and driven days