When pigeon decoying, I was told not to overdo the white paint where a pigeon’s white neck bars are concerned, as the markings act as a warning to real birds.…
David Frost
Dry food for ferrets
Q) Now that it has turned warmer, I have stopped feeding my ferrets rabbit meat and have switched to dried ferret food. However, the animals appear to be drinking far…
Shooting pairs from the same trap is impossible!
I have problems shooting following pairs from the same trap, usually missing the second of the two. What’s going wrong?
Shooting pairs from the same trap is impossible!
I have problems shooting following pairs from the same trap, usually missing the second of the two. What’s going wrong?
Will snap caps lengthen the life of my springs?
Will it lengthen the life of the trigger springs and mainspring if I fire my gun with snap caps in the chamber, just before popping it back into the security…
Do I have to apply for a licence variation?
I’ve just sold my .22-250 rifle and informed the police. Do I have to apply for a variation to buy another one of the same calibre?
Will drink driving lose me my shotgun certificate?
I have been done for drink driving. I was caught after a shoot and was about twice over the limit and had my guns in the car. I know I’m…
Do I need a permit to shoot crows where I work?
My place of work is constantly attacked by crows, which damage window seals and make a general mess. Is it legal for me to shoot them with my .22 rifle…
Will the law on non-toxic shot ever be changed?
Will the law be changed so that reared duck on ponds on mixed drives can be shot with lead?
Is there any way I can get my shotgun licence?
I recently applied to Northants police for a shotgun certificate and was turned down on the grounds of being a prohibited person.
Is my .22 blank firing revolver an illegal gun?
I have an old .22 blank firing revolver which looks just like a real gun and which I use for dog training. I have been told these guns are now…
Am I allowed to shoot rabbits on leased land?
I lease a piece of land for grazing and hay making, but have no sporting rights as such. Am I allowed to shoot rabbits?
Do you need a game licence to validate insurance?
Is it true that if you're involved in a shooting accident and don't possess a current game licence, your shooting insurance is invalid?
If my pheasant lands on the land opposite, is it still mine?
If I drop a pheasant on my neighbour's land, whose property is it? I went to pick a bird that fell over the boundary, only to find the farmer had…