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A day in the life of a gamekeeper
We talk to gamekeeper George Elliott of the Birkhill Castle estate in Scotland about the demands on his time Birkhill in north Fife has been a sporting estate since the 1830s. Situated in eastern...
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Shredded crispy “wild” duck pancakes recipe
Fancy a savoury pancakes for Shrove Tuesday? Try this crispy wild duck pancakes recipe Ingredients Duck breasts Sesame seed oil (or any oil that’s handy) Soy sauce Garlic powder Pepper Chinese five...
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William Evans: a London gunmaker with a Continental twist
William Evans, home to the St. James, Pall Mall and Connaught, has embraced the craftsmanship of European gunmakers to bring customers affordable shotguns.William Evans furthered its co-operation with...
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How to get a firearms licence and a shotgun certificate
A reader asks what he has to do to obtain both a firearms licence and a shotgun certificate. Peter Glenser, barrister in firearms cases gives the answer. Q: I would like to get a firearms licence as...
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Game shooting etiquette: what does a “low bird” mean?
Game shooting etiquette dictates that low birds are left to fly another day - but is there a time when it's acceptable to shoot them? By Giles Catchpole.If there is blue sky around the bird and it is a...
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March 2016
The shooting world never sleeps – just ask your local gamekeeper. Even while these countryside custodians are busy taking their end-of-season holidays they are often secretly plotting the way ahead for...
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How guns can impress the beaters
Beaters are an important part of a shoot day so it's important they are treated with the greatest respect. By Giles Catchpole.Good manners and a bit of gratitude will go a long way with the beating...
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Professional gundog trainers and amateur gundog trainers
Professional gundog trainers and amatuer gundog trainers both want to achieve the highest standards. Graham Cox examines what the two labels actually mean. Gundog handlers can be professional in the...
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Cocking Shoot, West Sussex
Cocking shoot, part of the Cowdray Estate, is a pheasant shoot that shows testing birds that will delight even the pickiest shooter. By Chris Warren.The views are as enjoyable here as the pheasants on...
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Can you put a price on well-behaved gundogs?
Gundogs are able to work well at field trials when they have experience of the real thing. By Amy Bates. Whilst writing about British gundogs, an American gundog trainer was extolling the virtues of...
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April 2016
Welcome to the gundog issue of Shooting Gazette. If you love your four-legged shooting companions then you’re in for 30 pages of fantastic features, essential products, cutting edge interviews and more...
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What does a gamekeeper do on a shooting estate?
The gamekeeper performs myriad tasks before, during and after a shoot day, many of which are challenging, all of which require a lot of preparation.The radio is the keeper’s friend and constant...
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Poor drives on commercial shoots: poor excuse or unfair demand?
We get the thoughts of a paying gun, a gamekeeper and a shoot manager on poor drives on commercial shoots. In the world of commercial shooting, is it good enough to explain a poor drive by saying it...
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Inside Yildiz the Turkish gunmaker
Famed for its walnut, Turkey is also the home of Yildiz, one of a number of gunmakers growing in both presence and influence on our shores. Alec Marsh reports. The artistry on a Yildiz shotgun is sure...
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Tony Galazan: the gunmaker from Connecticut
Tony Galazan, the founder of the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, tells Roger Catchpole about his endless quest for engineering perfection.A Galazan best sidelock with gold pheasant inlay....
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May 2016
We can’t wait to head down to Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire on June 10 – 12 for the Field & Country Fair. Whatever your preferences in the sporting world, the fair will have something for everyone,...
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10 ways dogs make your life better
Dogs make your life better - just ask any dog owner! For the unsure or the uninitiated, Giles Catchpole spells out the value of a dog in your life.Yes it’s obvious, but dogs are a lot better and faster...
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Richard Ali BASC chief executive interview
Richard Ali, BASC chief executive, tells Helena Venables how his first three years have gone as the boss of Britain’s biggest shooting organisation.The boss in action at the shooting ground, but last...
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Picking-up etiquette during a driven game shoot
Picking-up, like shooting, is a vital part of a driven shoot day, but both pickers-up and guns are prone to bad habits, as Steve Gamer reports. Some new pickers-up think their dogs are steadier than...
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June 2016
The Field & Country Fair is almost upon us, and everyone at Shooting Gazette is waiting to give you, our readers, the warmest of welcomes at Cornbury Park between June 10-12. There’ll be so much...
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