When clay shooting, I often lose the clay and look at the barrels. Is there a technique to try and stop myself doing this?
Paul Rawlings
Why doesn’t the dressing on cereal seed kill pigeon?
I usually check the crop on birds after pigeon shooting - why doesn’t the dressing on cereal seed kill woodpigeon?
What’s the best clay shooting discipline to start on?
A friend who introduced me to clay shooting says English Sporting, but two of his friends told me to try Down-the-Line because it’s the easiest of all and will give…
Can I take my five-shot semi-auto wildfowling?
I have a five-shot semi-auto shotgun, which I bought for pest control. My firearms certificate says I can use it to shoot birds. Can I take it out wildfowling?
I need to pick-up the target faster when clay shooting!
When clay shooting I find I fatigue easily and it takes me longer to 'pick-up' the target, when I need to be more snappy.
I’m trying to find land for pigeon shooting on!
I am trying to find land for pigeon shooting on. Could you please advise me on the correct etiquette when approaching landowners or farmers?
Shooting the second clay on report is tricky!
I'm generally happy with my clay shooting, but always seem to have major problems shooting the second clay on report.
What size of dummy is best to start gundog training?
What size of dummy is best to start gundog training? I'm starting my spaniel pup on retrieving.
Do you need wild boar on your certificate to go shooting?
I have previously heard anyone wishing to go wild boar shooting would need to have this quarry identified on their firearms certificate. Is this true or not?
Stop your gundogs getting fat
I struggle to keep weight off my team.
Is it too late to train an 11 month old spaniel?
Can a 11-month-old springer spaniel bitch, that has received no training, be trained to full hunting level?
Building and maintaining a rabbit pen
Building and maintaining a rabbit pen may be time-consuming, but Paul Rawlings believes it is a vital aid in the pursuit of steadiness and training your dog to hunt
keeping a springer close
Paul Rawlings advises on how to keep a springer close when working in open ground.
Keeping gundogs keen
How should a young and keen spaniel be kept ready for the beating line next season? Paul Rawlings explains.
The Kennel Club Cocker Spaniel Championship at Sandringham
With a demonstration of perfection from the winning dog and a show of hunting at its best, Paul Rawlings reports from this year’s exciting event at Sandringham
2008 Springer Spaniel Gundog Championship
With rabbits aplenty, Conholt Park provided a challenging setting for the stylish and exciting hunting from this year's English springer spaniels.
How do you teach a Labrador respect?
Paul Rawlings explains how to get your dog to respect you.
Are there any laws governing dog trailers?
I am planning on building my own dog trailer and wonder if there is any legislation of which I need to be aware?
Why would my gundog not pick a flapping pigeon?
I sent him out to pick a winged pigeon, but he refused to pick the flapping bird. Shortly after he picked another winged bird and brought it perfectly to hand.…
Changing faces of gundogs
Would an Edwardian gentleman recognise the gundogs of today? Paul Rawlings considers the influences and changes to our gundog breeds over the past century