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How game managers can get the best financial and environmental rewards from...
There are numerous ways game managers can ensure they get the best possible financial and environmental rewards from their land ahead of key policy changes, as Richard Barnes from Kings Crops explains....
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20 of the best UK pheasant shoots that will be open this season
So what's the situation with pheasant shooting next season? We've searched out a number of key shoots that will welcome shooters from September, with social distancing measures in place. Tregoyd, Powys...
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15 of the best pheasant shoots in the UK that will be open next season
So what's the situation with pheasant shooting next season? Coombe Sydenham ShootWe’ve searched out a number of the best pheasant shoots around that will welcome shooters from September, with social...
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What is the best shotgun cartridge and choke combination for pheasant shooting?
Some tips that could make all the difference Flying pheasantThe right shotgun cartridge and choke combination for pheasant shooting could transform your days this coming season. There have been some...
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A dog handler’s view of shooting grouse over HPRs
A dog handler talks shooting grouse over HPRs to Shooting GazetteShooting walked-up grouse is physically demand for both Gun and dogI have worked dogs on walked-up grouse shoots for over 20 years and...
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What’s the best cartridge load for standard driven pheasants?
Shooting instructor Adam Calvert offers some tips for the season How should you tackle standard driven pheasants when you’re out in the field? The sort you’re likely to come across earlier in the...
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Crispy chilli duck recipe
Based on a Chinese takeaway favourite, this dish is a great way to use up duck (or goose) breasts. Serves two. Based on a Chinese takeaway favourite, this dish is a great way to use up duck breasts...
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How to dress and pluck a pheasant
Plucking and dressing a gamebird shouldn't be seen as a laborious task, argues Roderick EmeryPlucking a gamebird If you have never attempted plucking a pheasant before, let me suggest that you start...
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Where should I keep my gun cabinet keys safely?
Owning a gun comes with some key legal responsibilities and keeping it safely locked away is one of them. Here's what you need to know. A Rizzini RBEM Deluxe 20-bore I have recently acquired my shotgun...
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What makes a good gamekeeper?
Gamekeepers and their teams are the eyes, the ears, the very soul of the shoot, says Robert GibbonsGamekeepers and their teams are the eyes, the ears, the very soul of the shoot For those of us who...
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The art of gun case restoration
Do you seek out traditional leather gun cases and wonder what it would be like to restore them to their former glory? Stages of vintage gun case restoration Some second-hand English shotguns come with...
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Getting a ‘coterminous’ firearms certificate: a combined firearms and shotgun...
Barrister Peter Glenser, specialist in firearms, tells you what you need to knowIf you’re a keen Shot with both firearms certificates and shotgun certificates, then it’s worth applying for what’s known...
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Best ways to personalise your shoot
A few suggestions to help make your driven day just that little bit more specialWhat can you do to make your shoot day special and more memorable? What are some imaginative ways to personalise your...
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How NOT to be asked shooting again
There are many ways to ensure your first visit to a game shoot is also your last,warns Giles Catchpole A brilliantly strong flyer, the Polish Bazanty excels on windy days, making for challenging sport...
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Picking-up on a shoot: this is what you need to know
Of all the elements that make up a driven game shoot, perhaps the one that is least understood, is the role of the picker-upPicking-up on a shoot is a specialised job that demands a lot when done...
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The Great Debate: Wellies v boots
Wellies for shooting or boots? There are two tribes you’ll see out in the field on a driven day and/or a walked up day. There are those that swear by wearing shooting wellies (read our list of the best...
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Tail docking: Key facts you need to know
Here is the law on tail docking for dogs in the UK. Cocker puppies with docked tails Tail docking means that part of a dog’s tail is removed. It has always been an emotive and contentious subject and...
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