I have been a very keen volunteer in the BASC North region for several years; however, the amount of shooting that I have been doing myself has been extremely limited.

British countryside and shooting through Euan’s eyes.

Environmental problems associated with worldwide overuse of plastics, and in particular single use plastics, are now regularly highlighted by mainstream and social media. Media images are often distressing as they portray the environmental impact on various habitats whether on land or within the Earth’s precious waters.

In April this year, many young farmers came together at clay grounds around England and Wales for the county competitions.

Most of my training has come from listening and watching my mum with her dogs and her trainees and attending training days and sessions with dog clubs.

In a previous article, I described my newly acquired Damascus-barrelled Midland hammer gun, dating from the 1890s.

It’s a glorious day, rolling pasture and woodland stretches out as far as the eye can see.

When introducing myself as a Young Shots Journalist in December, I said I was keen on old guns and aspired to own a Damascus barrelled hammer gun.

Are you having trouble finding things to keep your dog busy during the time away from the shooting field?