Shooting Times

Fine September fowling

Peter Carlton looks forward to a new season of wildfowling — but until the weekend he must make do with memories of last year’s sport

CZ Varmint .17 Mach 2 rifle: With price and presentation on the money, some guns have what it takes. ST reviews the CZ Varmint rifle, arguably the best-buy .17 Mach…

Grouse in Wales may sound unlikely, but when Phil Jones is given a golden opportunity to enjoy a driven day on the Welsh moors, he finds a carefully kept secret…

Game, set and point

Conditions seemed perfect for this year’s Pointer and Setter Champion Stake, but were the grouse going to play fair? David Hudson reports from the Lammermuir Hills

Scheme Assures Future

Shooters and keepers on test shoots give their vote of confidence to the new Shoot Assurance Scheme.

What is the law on trapping polecats?

I read that it is unlawful to deliberately catch, kill or take wild polecats. I am confused as I think the 1981 Wildlife & Countryside Act provides limited protection for…

The Middle Way Group releases its latest research on the effects of the Hunting Act and reveals that foxes are suffering the most.