Fieldsports are activities that involve hunting game animals, such as pheasants, grouse, deer, foxes and rabbits, often with the aid of trained dogs and firearms. These activities have a long history and tradition in the United Kingdom, and are often seen as part of the rural culture and lifestyle. However, they also have a large…
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How Shooting Boosts the UK Economy and the Countryside
Shooting is a widely enjoyed and diverse activity throughout the UK, encompassing various types of firearms, targets, and settings. This multifaceted pastime appeals to a broad audience, ranging from recreational enthusiasts to serious competitors. It is not only a means of sport but also a cultural tradition for many. Alongside its recreational aspects, shooting can…
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Shooting Season with Pigeon Shooting
If you are a dog owner and a shooting enthusiast, you might be wondering how to get your dog ready for the shooting season. Whether you have a young dog that needs some training or an experienced dog that needs some refreshing, pigeon shooting can be a great way to sharpen their skills and get…
How to Cook Game Meat: Tips and Recipes for a Delicious Meal
Game meat is the meat of wild animals that are hunted for food, such as deer, rabbit, pheasant, grouse, duck and pigeon. Game meat has many advantages over farmed meat, such as being leaner, more flavourful, more sustainable and more ethical. However, game meat also requires some special care and attention when cooking, as it…
The Importance of Pigeon Shooting for the UK: A Conservation Perspective
Introduction Pigeon shooting, often a topic of debate and controversy, plays a crucial role in the UK’s conservation efforts. While some may view it simply as a recreational activity, it is important to recognize the significant impact that pigeon shooting has on the country’s agricultural industry, biodiversity, and habitat preservation. In this blog post, we…
What is Wildfowling?
Wildfowling is a form of hunting that involves the shooting of wild ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. It is typically carried out in coastal areas, where these birds migrate to during the winter months. Wildfowling is a popular activity in many countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and parts of Europe. Like other…
General Licences GL40 GL41 GL42 Reissued
No major change in the general licences this year, they have also reissued them for another 2 years until 31 December 2023 Below are links to the relevant shooting licences https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-for-conservation-purposes-gl40 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-for-public-health-or-safety-gl41 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-to-prevent-serious-damage-gl42
Winchester SXP Waterfowl Hunter
I recently purchased myself a Winchester SXP Waterfowl for some pigeon shooting and hopefully some duck shooting this year. I have had the gun out now on a number of really quite successful pigeon shoots. This gun is a brilliant sub £400 gun, dipped Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades camo, back-bored, Invector Plus chokes, hard…
AYA No4 Side by side shotgun
The Nº 4 is a mechanically very simple boxlock ejector, it’s a durable, dependable, and easy to service gun. This side by side has disk set firing pins, a double trigger and automatic safety. Aesthetically the gun has some nice simple engraving, some colour hardened finish and grade 2 oil finished walnut stock. The gun…
General Licences Reissued
Six of the general licences have been reissued for the control of wild birds The licences have been reissued on a temporary basis ahead of new licences coming into force on 1 August 2020 As of Wednesday 12 February 2020 Defra announced that six general licences for the control of wild birds will be reissued…
Pest Control Identity GL36
The new general licence GL36 allows the killing or taking of the following pest bird species for the purpose of preventing serious damage to livestock, foodstuffs for livestock, crops, vegetables, fruit, growing timber, fisheries or inland waters: Carrion crow – Corvus corone Jackdaw – Corvus monedula Magpie – Pica pica Pigeon, Feral – Columba livia…
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