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Why has my hob ferret started biting?

Why has my hob ferret started biting?

All my ferrets enjoy being handled but one has started to bite me when I take it off a freshly caught rabbit. This hob never used to do it before and I'm wondering why it should start now. Can you shed light on its behaviour? Read more


What can I do to get my gun dog to pick hares again?

What can I do to get my gun dog to pick hares again?

What can I do to get my spaniel to pick hares again? She refuses to have anything to do with them after one she was bringing back started screaming. Have you come across this sort of situation before? Read more


What's the furthest distance you can shoot a clay pigeon?

What's the furthest distance you can shoot a clay pigeon?

What's the furthest distance away that you reckon it's possible to consistently hit a clay, say, using 28gm No.7s in a gun choked ¼ and ½? Read more


How do you tell if a knife blade is stainless steel?

How do you tell if a knife blade is stainless steel?

I have just bought a new knife for use when shooting and fishing. I believed the blade was of stainless steel, but a pal tells me it can't be because a magnet will stick to it. Read more


Where's the best place to shoot springing teal clay targets?

Where's the best place to shoot springing teal clay targets?

Is it best to shoot springing teal targets when they're on the way up, or when they reach the apex of their flight? Read more


Up to what range are my .22 bullets still effective?

Up to what range are my .22 bullets still effective?

On the ammo box it says .22 LR subsonic are dangerous up to 1½ miles - can one of these bullets kill a long distance away? Read more


How can I get more shots when pigeon shooting?

How can I get more shots when pigeon shooting?

I have a really promising field of peas but it's right next to a 20 acre roosting wood. After firing two or three shots the birds clear off - is there anything I can do to get on top of them? Read more


What affects your shooting the most?

What affects your shooting the most?

In your view, apart from actual faults in shooting technique or gun handling, what other factors contribute most to poor performance with a gun? Read more


How can I improve my gun dog's marking?

How can I improve my gun dog's marking?

Is there any way I can improve my spaniel's ability to mark fallen game? Read more


How long do you let pigeon numbers build up?

How long do you let pigeon numbers build up?

How long do you let pigeon numbers build up on a field before shooting them? Read more


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