This year’s Crufts was a different experience than in previous years. Maybe because I am older and looking at it from a more mature perspective.

The end of the shooting season doesn’t mean there is nothing to do. Conservation efforts keep most shooters busy in the off season, says Lewis Bretherton.

Young Shots journalist Edward Lyon writes about choosing his first gun and how important it is to take your time and always buy from reputable gun shops.

My dad and I love the outdoors and we can often be out for hours at a time and in all weather conditions. We often end up in the middle of nowhere too.

On 30 November, I got my first invitation to a game day from my friend Jacob. I was keen to take my gun out and experience pheasant shooting.

When I had my first article published for Young Shots this time last year, I couldn’t have imagined the opportunities that awaited me.