The simulated shooting season is starting to swing. Over the past decade there has been exponential growth in the clay shooting on offer for keen close-season guns and those eager…
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How to organise a simulated game shooting house party
Why you might want to organise a simulated game shooting house party How to repay hospitality? It is a perennial question for most guns and a nagging, guilt-laden one for…
Asparagus: one of the seasonal delights of the year
Green, white, steamed or raw, with a hint of butter or doused in hollandasie; now is the time to eat as much as possible. We love it.
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Our selection of great gifts for fishermen (and women)
Need to buy a gift for somebody who loves fishing? Look no further. You might also like to read our guide to the best fishing books and useful fishing kit.…
Top 10 tips for decoying woodpigeon
Use these top ten wheezes from Eric Prior to secure a bigger bag, and save time and money
8 must-buy pieces of fishing kit
Here are 8 pieces of fishing kit you shouldn’t be without whether you are casting from a grassy bank or wading in the middle of a river. 8 MUST-BUY PIECES…
Best fishing books to hook
It is tricky to choose the best fishing books. There are the classics that are no longer considered essential fare, while others remain in constant demand. Keith Elliot selects the…
Prepare your gundog for scurries at country fairs
Scurries at country fairs are a highlight of the summer, but as many handlers discover, they can be a quick lesson in humility. If you want to avoid the “leg-lifting”…









