Tom Owens
Heather burning – how changing weather means a different approach
It’s been a cold, confusing spring in Galloway. When I was growing up, it was normal for a chilly, dry wind to come out of the east at the end…
Fight on to save rough shooting in Scotland
Provisions to restrict the use of dogs to control rabbits were included in the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill in order to stop illegal hare coursers claiming they were hunting…
InfiRay Tube TL35
Thermal night vision optics have exploded in popularity in recent years. This gear is now the first choice of many serious after-dark airgun hunters and there are several reasons why…
Rough shooting jacket – what are the best options?
Shooting UK is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Find out more here. Many shooters are introduced to…
Shooting Times 7 September 2022
Regulars There’s so much more in this and every issue of Shooting Times, including regular columns such as the latest shooting news, shooting answers, dog of the week, what…
Shooting Times 3 August 2022
With the Tory party membership currently considering their options as to who, between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, will be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, in…
GX-L3 airgun compressor
While many of us started out with a springer, the PCP is now the dominant airgun powerplant, with its on-board air reservoir offering maximum ease of use and minimum physical…
Teaching a dog to engage their scent detection
In my previous training article, we were looking at getting the dogs going nice and confidently in a straight line to an area to hunt for a retrieve. It is…
Grey squirrels – the science behind the impact of the invasive species
I imagine most people reading this will agree that grey squirrels are a wholly unwelcome addition to our national fauna. However, the majority of Britons aren’t rustics or readers of…
Best anti-itch cream for hunters – our top picks
We are supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When it comes to kit you need when venturing…
Looking at outdoor phone cases? Here are our picks
When it comes to outdoor phone cases, you are simply asking for trouble if you’re out in the field for extended periods of time and you don’t have a serious…
Outdoor battery packs – we share our top picks
When it comes to getting out into the field, whether it’s for pleasure or for a living, what a kit bag looks like will differ depending on who you talk…
Best clay gun slips – get the right case for your shotgun
Whether you’re a professional shooter who busts clays all year round, a keen amateur looking ahead to the summer season or a novice wondering what kit you need to get…
Airgun range near me – we list some of the country’s best
Why do we enjoy going to an airgun range? Everybody has their own answer to that question, and with an estimated 2 million regular airgun shooters in this country, you…
Best off-road SUV – take on anything with our top picks
We are supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When it comes to having a dependable, solid off-road…
Best boot socks – don’t miss our top choices
As we said recently in our top choices for the best walking boots, one thing any keen Shot, fieldsports fan or general outdoor enthusiast will tell you is that you…
Walking boots – what are the best options?
Any keen shot, deer stalker or outdoor enthusiast will know that having a pair of good walking boots is an essential part of your wardrobe. With mile after mile to cover,…