I am strictly a scalpel kind of guy. Whatever butchering is required, comparing the exquisite sharpness and superior handling ability of a scalpel with that of a penknife is a…
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Eve Appeal charity clay shoot to enter second year
The Eve Appeal charity is pleased to announce its second annual charity clay shoot, hosted by Sir Edward Dashwood, at his stunning 5,000 acre West Wycombe Estate, in the heart…
Browning B725 Hunter G1 shotgun review
A study in evolution, the new game gun from Browning is pointable, reliable and pleasing to the eye - and it performed well.
Guns for the older gentleman review
Gun reviews: It is an unfortunate fact of life that all of us age - even the greatest sportsmen.
RSPB recognise value of predator control
Bird charity loses members over policymakers’ perseverance with stance on predation control and wildlife management.
Peter Wilson wins double-trap world shooting record
Team GB’s Peter Wilson has smashed the double-trap world record at the latest ISSF Shotgun World Cup event held in Tucson, Arizona.
Mossberg 930 Waterfowl semi-auto shotgun review
Mossberg 930 Waterfowl semi-auto shotgun: Rob Eaton is pleasantly surprised by this versatile semi-auto from Mossberg.
Birds one of the biggest menaces to motorists
Birds were one of the biggest menaces to motorists on UK roads last year, according to vehicle glass repair company Autoglass.
DEFRA says some wildfowling restrictions should be lifted
DEFRA’s Red Tape Challenge recommends that restrictions on wildfowling on Sundays should be lifted in some counties.
On the scent
Gaining an understanding of how dogs use their noses
UK remains an attractive destination for foreign shooting parties
New Home Office statistics show the UK remains an attractive destination for foreign shooting parties, despite the global economic downturn.
Registered firearms numbers at record high
Registered firearms are at their highest levels ever, but shotgun licences are dropping, show Home Office figures.
Grouse keeper wins David Bellamy conservation trophy
North Yorkshire grouse keeper, George Thompson, is the winner of this year’s prestigious Bellamy Trophy for his work promoting countryside conservation.
Surefire Fury Torch
A virtually indestructible torch that can emit 500 lumens for 1.5hrs continuous use.
Beretta add DT11 challenge to shooting weekend
Bywell Shooting Ground has gained GMK sponsorship for their premier DTL shooting weekend, to be held 15th - 17th June.
Small bore cartridge review
Small bore cartridges: One of my godsons kindly invited me to a small-bore day on his family-run shoot, during which an afternoon a gale sprang up.
Survey shows public opinion a barrier to shooting for the young
Countryside Alliance survey shows that public opinion about shooting is seen as a barrier to youngsters taking up the sport.
Shooting organisation’s chief executive to retire
The British Association for Shooting & Conservation starts its search for a new chief executive, as John Swift announces his retirement after a quarter of a century.
Scottish over-culling of deer putting rural jobs at risk
Scottish Gamekeepers Association warns that ill-conceived conservation projects could cause "permanent devastation".
Call for pine marten licences to save Capercaillie
Despite habitat improvements and the removal of deer fences, the capercaillie continues to decline in Scotland.