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How do I make a ferret liner?

How do I make a ferret liner?

Can you tell me what sort of cord I need to make a ferret liner, how long it needs to be and what sort of attachment do I put around the ferret’s neck? Read more


For how long should a battery power a pigeon rotary?

For how long should a battery power a pigeon rotary?

How long should a battery last when it’s powering a rotary? Mine seems to run out of juice really quickly. Read more


How long can I hang a deer for?

How long can I hang a deer for?

Assuming a deer has been properly gralloched, how long can you leave it in the larder before you skin it? And what happens if you leave it longer than that? Read more


Which 'crow' clay target should I shoot first?

Which 'crow' clay target should I shoot first?

If I’m presented with a pair of ‘crows’ that appear simultaneously above the tree line, which one should I take first? Read more


What's the best way to attach a rabbit skin to a canvas dummy?

What's the best way to attach a rabbit skin to a canvas dummy?

Is it necessary to cure the pelt first, or is there a quicker way of doing it? Read more


Would you use young pigeon squab decoys when shooting?

Would you use young pigeon squab decoys when shooting?

I’ve seen plastic pigeon decoys modelled on young pigeon squabs for sale. Where would you use these? Read more


What's an effective range for pigeon decoys?

What's an effective range for pigeon decoys?

What’s the furthest away you can place your decoys so that they’re still effective? Read more


How useful is pigeon shooting when training a gun dog?

How useful is pigeon shooting when training a gun dog?

Peter Theobald in Sporting Gun says he doesn’t use a dog because they’re not needed for pigeon decoying. Is this true? Read more


My shotgun misfire is due to inertia - how?

My shotgun misfire is due to inertia - how?

Recently my over-under Sporter started failing to fire the second barrel. My gunsmith fixed it quickly, and said the problem was something to do with inertia. Can you explain? Read more


How do I hit crossing clay pigeon targets?

How do I hit crossing clay pigeon targets?

I am a new shooter and have just bought my first gun, a used Browning Citori. I’ve been to a number of try days at a local clay pigeon shooting ground and also a few private clay shoots. Read more


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Scale of UK's wildlife crime to be examined

Scale of UK's wildlife crime to be examined

The House of Commons select committee responsible for monitoring environmental protection and sustainable development has launched an inquiry to examine the scale of wildlife crime in the UK. Read more


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