Red stag hunting with David Barrington Barnes

Posted on January 28, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

David Barrington Barnes is on the hill, enjoying a triumphant day red stag hunting at Sutherland. Credit: Dgwildlife / Getty Images In the first week of October there is no better place to be than on the hill in Sutherland.…

Tagged with: bullet, David Barrington Barnes, deer, hunting, kit, quarry, rangefinder, red stag hunting, sight, stag, stags
Posted in Features, Hunting

The Shooting Show – The Mouse Hind ft. Chris Dalton

Posted on January 26, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

This week we’re back on the hill stalking hinds mid-season. Work is just starting on a new forest creation scheme, and I have to pay particular attention to Red Deer coming into this area at night from Higher Hill. I…

Tagged with: chris dalton, deer, hind, red deer, shot, stalking, subscription, the shooting show, woodland
Posted in News, The Shooting Show

Red hind stalking w/ Chris Dalton

Posted on January 24, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Unfortunate circumstances means there has to be a quick change of plan for Chris Dalton as he stalks red hinds at Kinnaird You can plan all you like… It’s funny how the best laid plans in stalking often don’t materialise…

Tagged with: bipod, bullet, chris dalton, courtyard, deer, farmhouse, hunter, kinnaird, red hind, shoot, shooting, shot, stalk, stalking, the shooting show, tripod
Posted in Features, Hunting

Why We Shoot: Robert Bucknell

Posted on January 22, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

In the latest of our Why We Shoot series, our experienced foxer shares his background and passion for the sport I grew up on a farm and shooting wasn’t really an issue – you shot because that’s what you did.…

Tagged with: air rifle, arrow, bow, Fieldcraft, foxer, foxing, guns, hunt, pigeons, rabbit, robert bucknell, shooting, shot, sport, why we shoot
Posted in Features

Kung Pao pheasant recipe

Posted on January 20, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

This recipe for Kung Pao pheasant from Wild and Game uses brining and marinating to make your pheasant superbly tender. Kung Pao Pheasant Serves two – three Ingredients 4 pheasant breast filletsFor brining the pheasant (optional but highly recommended)3 rounded…

Tagged with: kung pao pheasant, recipe, wild and game
Posted in News

The Shooting Show – Festive Foxing ft. Mark Ripley

Posted on January 19, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

https://youtu.be/U-G2-D6W2oE In this week’s episode, Mark is out after foxes at a local zoo to protect some exotic animals as well as thinning out some foxes on a nearby farm. SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: We are offering a 10% discount on all…

Tagged with: animals, foxes, mark ripley, the shooting show
Posted in News, The Shooting Show

Having a positive environmental impact

Posted on January 18, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Shooters pride themselves as being custodians of the environment, and that means a lot more than just shooting the right animals, says Peter Carr Giving some thought to where you take the 4×4 is just one way you can reduce…

Tagged with: 4x4, animals, atv, basc, cameroon, Eley Hawk, environment, environmental impact, footprint, humankind, hunting, limbe, nature, peter carr, plastic, pro eco wad, quarry, shooters, shooting, stalking
Posted in Conservation, Features

Don’t miss the latest Ask the Experts

Posted on January 17, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Our experts are back to answer more of your questions – covering lamping, licensing and more Got a question? Contact: ollie.harvey@futurenet.com or post your question to: Sporting Rifle, Future, Quay House,The Ambury,Bath BA1 1UA. Your Sporting Rifle experts Foxing: Mike Powell…

Tagged with: ask the experts, David Barrington Barnes, deer, FAC, firearms, foxing, lamping, law, led light, licensing, mark ripley, mike powell, quarry, scope, shooting, shotgun, shotgun certificate, sporting rifle, stalking
Posted in Features

Stalking in the New Zealand Alps

Posted on January 15, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

After a lifetime of training, it’s now time for Daryl Crimp’s son Daniel to take his fledgling flight in New Zealand’s Southern Alps The looks on the faces of those milling about the jetty at Lake Rotoroa were uniform: mild…

Tagged with: browning x-bolt, Daryl Crimp, fallow, hunt, hunting, New Zealand, rifle, skull, stag, stalker, stalking, thermals, training
Posted in Features, Hunting

30 Kit bag essentials

Posted on January 13, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Check out the ultimate kit list – with 30 essential accessories for stalking in 2021 1 – Lady Gabby Jacket The Lady Gabby jacket is the female version of Deerhunter’s award-winning Pro Gamekeeper jacket. This jacket is the answer to…