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Woodpigeon

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A long-time pigeon shooter shares some useful tips and advice to help you improve your success when decoying woodpigeons.

A quarry like quicksilver

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Tackling woodpigeons as they descend on their favoured roosting spots is one of the most exhilarating forms of shooting.

Time to try something new?

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Autumn might mark the start of the game shooting season for many, but we’re fortunate to have a variety of shooting types on offer to us in the UK.

Shooting firsts

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Guest blogger Gethin Jones tells of the challenges that have preceded some of his most memorable shooting firsts.

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