David Barrington Barnes recalls the lessons learned from previous outings and explores the art of calling for quarry. Where are many good reasons for the great enjoyment that deerstalkers derive from their pursuit of deer. High among them are the…
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ACSS Predator Reticle Gen III riflescope review
Chris Parkin finds that Primary Arms’ 1-6×24 riflescope is transformed into an awesome foxing option with the addition of the latest ACSS Predator Reticle Gen III. Primary Arms 1-6×24 Riflescope with ACSS Predator Reticle Gen III Primary Arms are offering…
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Foxing w/ Mark Ripley
With the same pesky fox causing chaos on Mark Ripley’s shooting ground, he is determined to overcome his arch foxing nemesis. Credit: James Warwick / Image Bank / Getty Images A voicemail from a farmer first thing in the morning…
The Shooting Show – Protecting new growth from red deer
Having spotted some reds coming off the hill onto a vulnerable restock site which has only recently been planted, an inspection soon confirmed the damage that was being done. It was also close to a barley field where some serious…
Tagged with: calf, deer, general licence, gralloch, range, red deer, regulations, shot, stags, the shooting show
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Sightmark Wraith 4K review
Foxer Mark Ripley takes the new Sightmark Wraith 4K on patrol, and puts the night vision viewer through its paces. As most readers will be aware, I’m a fan of the Sightmark Wraith HD, which offers exceptional value for money and…
Tagged with: ballistics, bolt, digital scope, fox, foxer, foxing, hunting, laser, mark ripley, mount, night vision, picatinny, range, review, rifle, rimfire, scope, shooting, sightmark wraith 4k, thermal, wicked lights, zeroing
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Advice for young shooters from Robert Bucknell
Robert Bucknell continues his foxing patrol, and offers advice for shooters missing out on this year’s game fairs. Regular readers will know that we’ve pretty much cleared our ground of foxes, and our neighbouring farms keep on top of theirs…
SPONSORED: Don’t miss R&B Range Day!
Don’t miss your chance to visit a range open day in Malmsbury, hosted by BASC and R&B Sporting! R&B Sporting (www.rbsporting.co.uk) together with BASC are delighted to be hosting a Range Open Day at the UK’s Premier Deer Stalking and…
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Early season stalking with Will O’Meara
As Will O’Meara gears up for early season stalking in Ireland, he suggests his top tips for getting ahead of the game. Some preseason checks should help avoid disaster On some parts of the world, hunting is a year-round activity.…
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CZ 452 American review
Stuart Wilson familiarises himself with the CZ 452 American – the ‘first and last’ firearm for the hunter gatherer. My introduction to shooting came at an early age: rabbiting with my dad, keeping football pitches clear of damage from quite…
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Campaign launched to get venison market back on track
An innovative working group has been created across England and Wales to reignite the venison market. The group will focus on strengthening existing markets and opening new channels to counter competition provided by imports and reduced demand due to Covid-19.The…
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