The Holland 100, a challenging sporting course over 12 stands, opens up for shooters from 29th-31st March and Tuesdays & Wednesdays until 14th April 2021. Situated at the stunning Holland…
Charlotte Peters
Digital Editor
Theoben airguns available again to UK shooters
Around thirty years ago, Theoben airguns were a popular and sought-after brand in the UK. Yet in October 2012 Theoben went into receivership in the UK and Managing Director Martin…
High demand for shooting next season
What will the shooting season 2021 look like? We asked some keepers, sporting agents and fieldsports fans what they think the autumn of 2021 is going to look like. Here’s…
Schöffel pledges 1% of new fly-fishing clothing sales to salmon conservation charity
Schöffel has pledged to donate one percent of turnover from the company’s new fly-fishing clothing range to the Atlantic Salmon Trust, a charity dedicated to the conservation of wild salmon…
Can you go clayshooting during pregnancy?
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association says that we can go back onto the clay grounds from 29th March 2021. We can’t wait to get back out in the fresh air…
More to look forward to in Shooting Times, Sporting Gun and The Field
Shooting and fieldsports enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that their favourite magazines will be offering even better value for money. In a move to strengthen the brands and simply…
What’s the news in Shooting Times this week?
Here’s a brief summary of what Shooting Times subscribers will be reading about in the news this week. Guns and ammo theft spate Police have moved quickly to make arrests…
Scottish gamekeepers plan Holyrood protest on 19th March
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) has announced The Rural Workers’ Protest 2021, #RWP21 and says it is: “… an opportunity for everyone across the countryside, on land and river, to…
Stolen Webley Nemesis Combo air rifles reappearing
On the night of February 17th a shipment of Webley Nemesis X Combo Airguns was stolen from a lorry in Leicestershire whilst in transit to Webley importer Highland Outdoors. It…
How to sell your gundog puppies responsibly and safely during a pandemic
Gundog puppies are always sought after as they come from popular breeds and tend to have sociable natures. At the moment, demand is higher than ever. So how can you…
£1m coronavirus funding relief made available to country sports businesses in Scotland
Details of a £1m Scottish Country Sports Tourism Restart Fund have just been announced with affected businesses being able to apply from next week. The fund, which was jointly developed…
Threat to young airgunners with proposed Home Office law changes
Shooting groups are lobbying against the Home Office’s proposed amendments to airgun legislation, which would prevent those between 14 and 17 taking an airgun out alone, even in a private…
Why you should try and see a potential puppy early in the morning (and 10 other gundog puppy must-reads)
Lighter evenings and milder weather make March, April and May a popular time to take on a new gundog puppy. Our experts have written articles on all aspects of gundog…
Beretta takes over Holland & Holland
Beretta Holdings has now significantly expanded its presence in the UK after signing an agreement to buy 100% of the prestigious Holland & Holland brand. The takeover took place on…
Big Farmland Bird Count back for 2021
Gamekeepers, farmers and land managers across the country are being asked to pledge their support to the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Big Farmland Bird Count. The GWCT is…
16 things you need to know before buying a gundog puppy
What are the upfront costs of owning a gundog puppy? What are the running costs (so to speak) and what hidden costs should you allow for. It’s impossible to assess…
Natural England adds ‘screening’ to general licence applications
Natural England’s latest move will mean it takes longer to get permission to control birds not covered by the general licences, such as lesser black-backed gulls and herring gulls. The…
How will COVID affect the biggest shooting events in 2021?
The organisers of the Northern Shooting Show have announced that the show planned in May 2021 has had to be cancelled. The organisers explained: “We know that you, like us,…
Are pies the ultimate comfort food?
If you’re in need of comforting food then a home cooked game pie certainly fits the bill. In dark January days (which are darker than ever during these difficult times)…
High Court rules Welsh general licences lawful
Essential pest control in Wales will be allowed to continue after Judge Jarman QC rejected the claims of Wild Justice on 18 January 2021. Wild Justice had asserted that general…