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Is FITASC worth the extra money?
I thought English Sporting entry fees were high enough but I nearly fell off my chair when I asked how much it would cost to take part in a 150 bird FITASC selection shoot. Is it really worth all the extra money? Read more
Is one hopper for our pheasants enough?
We are trying to improve our feed stations in kale cover crops. At the moment we have strawed areas around a single hopper. Is this enough? Read more
How do you cope with the pressure of a big shoot?
How do you cope with the pressure of a big shoot and other peoples' scores? My teenage son is getting better all the time and there will come a day when he is pushing for honours. Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Read more
Can you help with binocular specifications?
I am thinking of buying a new pair of binoculars - mainly for pigeon shooting. I am confused by specifications, so can you help? Read more
How deep is the average rabbit burrow?
How deep is the average burrow and what's the deepest set you've ever come across? Also, how high above the ground should you set the noose on a rabbit snare? Read more
What's the most humane way to kill an injured bird?
What's the best way of despatching a pricked pigeon? Will a pricked bird flapping around near the decoy pattern stop other birds coming in or might it even encourage them? Read more
Can I bring my self-defence firearm to the UK?
I have a house in France and have just acquired a gun for self-defence. It is described as being non-lethal. Would it be okay to bring it to the UK for possible use here? Read more
Are there any gun-dog books for novice trainers?
I'm picking up my first labrador puppy in a couple of weeks. Can you recommend any book that takes a complete novice like me through the basics of training? Read more
How do I catch crows?
Can you advise me on best practice for operating both Larsen traps and multi-catch crow cages. What I should do with them when not in use? Read more
Is the extra expense of premium ammo necessary?
My .308 seems to work perfectly well on deer with my 'ordinary' bullets, so is the extra expense of 'premium' ammo necessary? Read more
Shooting UK News
Farm Animal Welfare Council scrutinises gamebird rearing
New recommendations regarding the rearing of gamebirds have been issued in the Farm Animal Welfare Council’s (FAWC) new report, Opinion on the Welfare of Farmed Gamebirds, which was published on 13 November. Read more
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