Pigeon shooting: How much do you sell your pigeons for? How many do you need to supply at any one time?
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Three-way shoot-off decides .410 World Championships
The BASC Wales .410 clay shooting competition was decided by a three-way shoot-off between a former winner and two new faces.
Are modern variable scopes a good idea for deer stalking?
Deer stalking: I need a new scope and have always used a 6-power but am considering a modern variable for my new rifle. Do you think they are a good…
Shooting groups praise response to firearms control
Shooting groups praise coalition’s measured, sensible and evidence-based attitude toward firearms legislation
Driven clay shooting day raises £22,000 for charity
Canine Partners 7th Annual Driven Clay Challenge was held earlier this month, hosted once again by the Earl of Clarendon at his Holywell Estate in Swanmore, Hampshire.
Beretta to raise £25,000 in support of Help For Heros
Beretta have produced one hundred limited edition 687 EELL’s featuring a Help for Heroes engraving on the bottom plate, in order to raise money for the charity.
Shooting competitions to be held at Bisley Live
Shooting competitions: The amazing prizes include a brand new Blaser R8 rifle, three CZ rimfire rifles, a Ruger rimfire rifle, plus 16,000 Hull cartridges and £2,000 of Bushwear vouchers.
Is it possible to decoy pigeons inside a wood?
For several weeks last autumn a lot of pigeon down here were feeding on fallen acorns and beech mast, ignoring the late drillings and winter rape. If they can be…
Economic benefits of shooting praised by Liberal Democrats
The benefits of shooting and angling were highlighted at a rural reception, held at the Liberal Democrats’ conference in Birmingham.
BASC contacts local press to highlight shooting benefits
In preparation for the upcoming shooting season BASC has sent a letter to all local newspapers in the UK, highlighting the benefits of game shooting, game meat, and the conservation…
Do pigeon shooting decoys work better when elevated?
My pigeon shooting pal always puts decoys in a wire cradle, even on drillings.
How light a cartridge can you use for pigeon shooting?
People talk about heavy loads for pigeon shooting, but how light can you go and remain effective with a 12-bore?
Will the palm swell on the grip affect my clay shooting?
After years of shooting a side-by-side I am buying an over-under for my game and clay shooting.
Do I need written permission to use ferrets on farmland?
Is it necessary to get written permission from a farmer to use ferrets on his land, or is a verbal agreement good enough?
Should I cure rabbit skins before gundog training use?
Do I need to cure rabbit skins before wrapping them on a dummy or is it okay to put them on 'fresh off' the bunny? If I have to cure…
Laird background
Q) When I began wildfowling, my grandfather gave me a 10-bore side-by-side, made by J.W. Laird & Co. The rib is stamped: 6 Bishopsgate Street, Without London. The gun’s number…
I’ve just got back into pigeon shooting, can you help?
I’ve just got back into pigeon shooting and am replacing all the pigeon kit I got rid of years ago.
Record Japanese sika deer trophy awarded
The United Kingdom Trophy Commission measured a record Japanese sika deer trophy at this year's CLA Game Fair.
Canada geese could soon be on the menu
Natural England is backing a change in the wildlife law to allow Canada geese to be sold in limited numbers as meat.
Pigeon shooting lesson: Pairs
I know there’s a world of difference between shooting real pigeons and their clay counterparts, but I was surprised to see a couple of mates really struggling