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Author name: Murray Woodward

Murray is a regional officer for BASC Central, having previously worked in the BASC Game and Gundog team. Murray has a background in gamekeeping, farming and volunteer management. He is a keen rough shooter, enjoys ferreting and going beating with his springer spaniel Broc.

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Everyone has their own Boxing Day traditions and the shooting community is no different, as BASC regional officer Murray Woodward reveals.

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