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Fallow shots w/ David Barrington Barnes

Posted on August 16, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

David Barrington Barnes recalls some of his finest fallow shots at stunning Iken in Sussex. Credit: Flickr / tomline43 The quarter century that has come and gone since I first enjoyedIken stalking in September 1995 has passed in a flash.…

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The Shooting Show – Night Fox hunting with Mark Ripley AKA 260Rips

Posted on August 4, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

This week Mark Ripley AKA 260 Rips is out controlling foxes at night using the new Pulsar Digex rifle scope. SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: We are offering a 10% discount on all Field Sports magazine subscriptions. All you need to do is…

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The Pard NV007 review with Mark Ripley

Posted on July 16, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mark Ripley tests the living daylights out of the NV007 from Pard The Pard NV007 It’s very much the case with most things in life that you get what you pay for. However every now and again you get what…

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Long range foxing with Mark Ripley

Posted on July 1, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mark Ripley explains the art of long range foxing and recalls his ten longest foxing kills to date. The subject of shooting any living creature is always one that will attract controversy but add to that the aspect of doing…

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Guide to foxing in midsummer

Posted on June 27, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

With fox cubs making their first appearances of the year, Mike Powell shares his advice for vermin control during the summer months. Despite the problems we are all encountering this year, for gamekeepers in particular the summer workload continues. Much…

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The future of foxing as lockdown is eased

Posted on June 22, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

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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Fox control in springtime with Mark Ripley

Posted on April 30, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

With the days getting longer, Mark Ripley explains that his springtime fox control has already started in earnest. Credit: LockieCurrie / Getty Images Spring is by far my busiest time of the year for fox control, as the majority of…

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The future of land management

Posted on April 12, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Mike Powell reflects on the impact that ‘townies’ could have on the future of land management. I suppose it was almost inevitable! Going back about a year I lost a patch of ground I had shot over for half a…

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Roebuck hunting with Paul Childerley

Posted on March 31, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Paul Childerley heads to Wiltshire to help with with a roebuck hunt Many people ask what species makes for really enjoyable roebuck hunting. There are so many that could top the list but one of the best has to be…

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All the kit you need for foxing

Posted on March 11, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

If you’re going foxing, perhaps for the first time, and you’re wondering what kit you might need, well we have the ultimate guide for you. ATN X Sight 4K PRO ATN X Sight 4K PRO The ATN X-Sight is a…