Fieldcraft

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.…

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The importance of fieldcraft: Robert Bucknell explains

Posted on November 26, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Robert Bucknell explains the importance of fieldcraft and looks at the skills new foxers will need to acquire You can go for weeks feeling pretty sure there are no foxes around, and then suddenly the hairs on the back of…

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Are you prepared for late summer?

Posted on August 18, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Get your equipment ready and sharpen up your fieldcraft, says Mike Powell – things are about to get busy… Credit:Rob Janné / Getty Images Late summer is a really busy time for me and my shooting mate, Callum. In the…

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The Shooting Show – back-to-basics roebuck stalking

Posted on June 25, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

We’re out in Yorkshire filming with Jamie, a new recruit to the Shooting Show team. Jamie’s a purist stalker – he keeps his set-up light, relies on fieldcraft and has a policy of ‘beat them on their terms’. Getting up close…

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Sporting Rifle 166 is on sale now!

Posted on March 7, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

April means only one thing in the sporting calendar: It’s the roebuck season, and as always we’re here to help you prepare for it, get the right kit and avoid the dreaded buck fever. First, we’re out with Paul Childerley…