This pigeon with hazelnut, blackberry and caramelised apple combines the rich, gamey flavour of pigeon with the sweetness of the fruit to create a fantastic autumn dish
Sporting Gun
Hatsan Escort XtremeMax
The new Hatsan Escort XtremeMax is a real workhorse gun offering great value for money, reports Jason Harris
Roast duck breast with butternut squash and leek
Get out there and bag yourself a duck to make this delicious roast duck breast with butternut squash and leek meal
Beretta SV10 Prevail 1 Pro
Beretta have managed to improve on an already remarkable gun, with the Pro version of their SV10 Prevail 1 clay-shooter, writes Jason Harris
Peter Wilson laments the probable closure of Southern Counties Shooting Ground
At long last, the application for the construction of a solar park at Southern Counties Shooting Ground has been received by the West Dorset District Council. Though long anticipated, it…
20-bore Browning 725 Hunter UK
Standing on the shoulders of their 12-bore, the new 20-bore Browning 725 Hunter UK is going to be very popular with gameshooters, says Jason Harris
How much wildlife have we got?
We are already doing great things, but with a few tweaks we can make our shoots so much more wildlife friendly, says Dr Roger Draycott
Pigeon and wild mushrooms
Mark Gough prepares a meal that can be rustled up in minutes, with ingredients sourced from the woods.
Do I need a general licence or a game licence?
Game licences and game dealers licences were abolished in Scotland with effect from 7 April 2011 when the new Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill was passed
Browning B725 Sporter
The Browning B725 Sporter is a wholly new gun and carries a modern look, but it isn’t a radical departure from what we are used to
Barbecued saddle of venison
In the summer, venison makes for a much tastier and healthier barbecue than beef. This venison recipe offers a simple dish that is rich with flavour and quick to cook.…
Big hand for Olympic shooters
By Peter Wilson The World Class Programme (WCP) is one of the best-kept secrets of shooting. There seems to be reluctance on behalf of UK Sport and British Shooting, the…
How to reduce recoil
DTL and Olympic skeet champion Jim Sheffield has had great results with the Gracoil recoil reducing system
How to prepare your home for a puppy
The arrival of a puppy isn’t all that much different than expecting a new baby, reveals Lez Graham
Bettinsoli Crypto
The latest offering from Bettinsoli has a little something for everyone, writes Jason Harris
What kit should I take for a driven grouse shoot?
A reader wants to know what to take to his first driven grouse shoot
Rook pie recipe
Rook pie recipe: Top chef Mark prepares a seasonal, no-nonsense dish featuring young rooks in a pie.
A shot in the arm for British guns
In recognising Amber Hill’s achievements, the BBC has given shooting a much-needed boost. But there’s a long way to go, says Peter Wilson
Bargain pigeon decoying
Take a look at ways of saving money on essential decoying equipment
My gundog gives a ‘yip’ when flushing quarry
Is there anything that can be done to stop this?