The 2021 edition of the biggest European shooting, hunting and country lifestyle trade show of the year, IWA, has been cancelled. For the second time since March, IWA has been left with no choice but to cancel their 2021 show…
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Almost two thirds of Scottish gamekeepers threatened or abused, study shows
A new study has suggested that as many as 64% of Scottish gamekeepers experience threatening behaviour or abuse from members of the public at least once every year. The revelation comes as part of wider research into the employment rights of…
The future of foxing as lockdown is eased
Robert Bucknell returns following a bout of coronavirus – he investigates the future of foxing as lockdown is eased. The Covid-19 lockdown has affected fox control in different ways – it all depends on your situation. If you see fox…
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Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
Mike Powell’s report on fox populations
Mike Powell provides a report on fox populations, and his own exploits, in winter 2019. Credit: Michael Breuer / Getty Images As far this winter’s foxing has been concerned, the headline news is that we took above average numbers here.…
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Posted in Hunting
Posted in Hunting
BDS offers a select preview of their 2019 summer auction
The British Deer Society (BDS) offers a select preview of some of their latest lots recently secured for their 2019 Summer Auction. A key fixture on the British Deer Society’s fundraising calendar, the summer auction is a popular event. The…
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Posted in News
NEW! The Shooting Show – rabbits and rats with the ATN X Sight
Byron Pace gets his hands on a unique bit of night-shooting technology, the ATN X Sight. This is an all-in-one day-and-night scope with a price tag it’s impossible to beat. But is it really any good? Taking it through the…
Valuing customer care
Melissa Volpi joins gamekeepers, ghillies and stalkers from four Scottish estates at BASC HQ in Trochry for a training day on how to deliver high standards of service to sporting clients
CA chairman in media campaign
Sir Barney White-Spunner, executive chairman of the Countryside Alliance, has urged children to ditch their laptops and try country sports like shooting and fishing.
