Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
A self-regulation success story for the shooting sector
A reversal in the fortunes of the enigmatic woodcock provides evidence that self-regulation in shooting can work, says Dr Cat McNicol.
A day to remember for young shots in Ashbourne
Murray Woodward remarks on a memorable young shots driven day in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
One to watch in December: The Last Keeper
“A haunting echo of the past Highland Clearances”; Mike Montgomery reviews The Last Keeper, the feature-length documentary released earlier this year.
The value of shooting with friends
Following on from the Value of Shooting report earlier this year, John Bates remarks on the value he finds from being part of DIY shoot.
Both Barrels: the state of firearms licensing
Bill Harriman is back with his Both Barrels column, this time focusing Gloucestershire police’s decision to cease processing grants.
Shooting to protect the environment
Earlier this month, Defra updated its position on protecting 30 per cent of land for nature in England by 2030, and it turns out, they need shooting. Ian Danby explains.
The importance of humane dispatch
With an increasing number of deer injured on our roads, we look at the role of volunteers trained to carry out humane dispatch.
Breaking down the myths on scientific research
Heather Warrender and Sophie Stafford challenge some of the myths around taking part in scientific research related to shooting.
Best practice guides: the stalker’s Bible
Why are the revamped best practice guides essential reading for all deer stalkers and managers? James Sutcliffe explains.
