Shooting

The value of shooting

The value of shooting

A new report published this summer shows that fieldsports add £9bn to the UK economy. Garry Doolan looks at the details.

Author:
Garry Doolan
Out of the dark

Out of the dark

From humble beginnings with lamps to sophisticated thermal spotters, Mark Ripley shares his journey and recommendations for successful foxing

Author:
Mark Ripley
Great Britain's Nathan Hales wins men's trap shooting gold in Paris

Great Britain's Nathan Hales wins men's trap shooting gold in Paris

Great Britain's Nathan Hales has won Olympic gold by setting a new Games record in the men's trap shooting final.

Author:
Felix Petit
Small shoot, great fun

Small shoot, great fun

Mike Powell uncovers the unique charm and appeal of small – very small – pheasant shoots, where each bird taken is a cherished victory

Author:
Mike Powell
Sim essentials

Sim essentials

If you haven’t tried a simulated game day, here’s what to expect from one of the fastest growing areas of our sport. Rebecca Green has the details

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Rebecca Green
Safety first

Safety first

In the first of a series of articles, Mark Heath dives into the safety-critical subjects of gun etiquette and muzzle awareness

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Sporting Gun
Benelli semi-automatic

Benelli semi-automatic

Rob Speed, a dyed-in-the-wool over-and-under man, takes a look at a lightweight semi-auto and loves it!

Author:
Rob Speed
Squirrelled away

Squirrelled away

Patrick Hook explains the necessity of controlling grey squirrels, considering technical, legal, ethical and safety aspects.

Author:
Patrick Hook
Field to fork

Field to fork

Patrick Hook explains the culinary and financial benefits of shooting rabbits, and gives some tips to ensure success

Author:
Patrick Hook
A 149 Day

A 149 Day

Geoff Garrod has a bumper day on the woodies as he confronts the task of mitigating crop damage caused by surging populations

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Sporting Gun
The Ultimate Foxer

The Ultimate Foxer

Paul Austin explores the rifles and calibres that are perfect for long-range varminting

Author:
Paul Austin
The Macnab

The Macnab

The Macnab Challenge – a salmon, a stag and brace of grouse in one day – has its roots in a novel by John Buchan.
Simon K Barr finally succeeds after 10 years of trying

Author:
Simon K. Barr
Valley of Plenty

Valley of Plenty

Jasper Fellows takes in the mountain air at Dovey Valley Shooting Ground

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Admin
Rape Recon

Rape Recon

Geoff Garrod on the fine art of crop protection and the invaluable role buckwheat can play in the game

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Admin
Snipe in Devon

Snipe in Devon

Dom Holtam travels to the Tamar Valley in pursuit of some spectacular, sustainable snipe shooting

Author:
Dominic Holtam
A promising new chapter for The Women’s Shooting Network

A promising new chapter for The Women’s Shooting Network

The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club are rebranding with aims of revolutionising visibility for women shooting.

Author:
Admin
HIKMICRO at The Great British Shooting Show 2024

HIKMICRO at The Great British Shooting Show 2024

HIKMICRO is set to unveil its latest thermal and night vision technology at the British Shooting Show (BSS) 2024 this weekend.

Author:
Admin
Watch: Euston Hall - a UK sporting paradise

Watch: Euston Hall - a UK sporting paradise

Author:
Emily Damment