This week’s issue: New calls for licence fee hike Welch shooters face firearm restrictions The end of an era New season, new kit It’s all about balance Contest goes to…
Leeanne Wright
15th February, 2017
This week’s issue: LACS: keepers caused bird flu “Tory” group calls for shooting review A day you just can’t beat Keeping the cull on track In search of the fallen…
25th January, 2017
This week’s issue: Bird flu advice for shooters RSPB says GWCT is “distorting science” A diverse paradise for gamebirds Keeping everyone happy New faces, rare finds Going wild for pheasants…
Pellet size and shot load – due an increase?
A: The debate on shot size is always an interesting one and many people, particularly of my father’s generation, grew up shooting nothing but Eley Impax 28gram No.7s at everything. Now I come across lots of people…
11th January, 2016
This week’s issue: Shooting sports make huge contribution to rural tourism Free Game Fair entry for BASC members at this year’s show A competition for all Boxing Day sport Thoughts…
4th January, 2016
This week’s issue: Looking ahead to 2017 No more hiding for activists as police gain unmasking powers The myths of gameshooting Bravo, gundogs Italiano! One step forward, one step back…
21st December, 2016
This week’s issue: Countryside Alliance takes BBC to task over film smear Farmers report delays with emergency flood funding A brace of beauties Raise a glass to Beileys A force…
14th December, 2016
This week’s issue: Estates encouraged to apply for Golden Plover Award Economic plans fall short for rural areas Days of Thunder Hungary for top places A mite itchy? This can…
23rd November, 2016
This week’s issue: GPs “must co-operate with firearms licensing process” BASC: Recreational stalkers should manage deer in forests Broad horizons Assault and peppered Game cookery Golden days of retrievers
16th November, 2016
This week’s issue: Lords pass “very helpful” changes to firearms laws Keepers not to blame for floods, says EFRA Shooting Times Christmas Quiz Hitting the reindeer jackpot Christmas Gift Guide…
9th November, 2016
This week’s issue: Government rejects call to ban grouse shooting Calls for licensing are “unjust”, say shooters The magic of Druid’s A close call on the saltings Nature’s golden bounty…
26th October, 2016
This week’s issue: Rural groups take lead on new fox snaring code Rural groups share their trick-or-treats Plight of the pochard and pintail The stark, grim terror of it Shooting…
19th October, 2016
This week’s issue: Anti-shooting proposals would be “disaster” for the countryside Scotland drops its ban on tail docking Wide skies, high birds Firm focus on pheasants High and dry in…
Hunting rifles – Parker Hale M81
The M81 rifle was Parker Hale’s top-of-the-range hunting/stalking rifle and completed a portfolio of bolt-action rifles. These included classic, clip feed, deluxe, standard, African and varmint grades, to name a few. Pure English styling…
12th October, 2016
This week’s issue: CAP debate continues following vote to leave the European Union GWCT gives advice to help partridges Oh, for the glow of October More than just heather Greylag…
5th October, 2016
This week’s issue: Countryside Alliance welcomes improvements to Firearms Act CA describes BBC’s Packham ruling as “utterly ridiculous” Wigeon head our wish list Go sloe for a foraged treat Oh…
28th September, 2016
This week’s issue: Lead group to continue despite DEFRA’s rejection of its claims TV stars raise £40K at charity shoot Awash with splendour Some words of wonder To have and…
21st September, 2016
This week’s issue: Gamekeepers optimistic about pheasant and partridge numbers Post-Brexit commitment to keep EU workers is “crucial” The ant-loving green woodpecker Getting up to speed on partridges The pulling…
14th September, 2016
This week’s issue: Wildfowlers report favourable prospects for the season ahead Rural groups plan to cut EU red tape Tripping the light fantastic The cockle of our hearts By fair…
7th September, 2016
This week’s issue: New survey figures highlight the conservation benefits of shooting Badger culls are expanded A winner in the field Trial dogs go to town How to train with…