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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Don’t miss the latest Ask the Experts
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…
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A guide to field foxing
As we move through the busy winter period, foxing aficionado Mike Powell presents his various fox control methods A heavy snowfall often means the stalking rifle is left in the cabinet, but for those of us with time-sapping work commitments,…
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Using thermal night vision for foxing
After a quiet year on the foxes, Robert Bucknell has been itching for the chance to deal with some unwelcome guests on his patch Credit: Jamie_Hall / Getty Images This month I really can’t top the fox story I read…
Tagged with: fox, foxes, foxing, keeper, night vision, robert bucknell, thermal
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Best rifles for foxing
Errant foxes can be an issue all year every year, so we’ve picked ten rifles that will help you keep Charlie at bay. Steyr Arms Zephyr II The Zephyr II was announced by Steyr in 2016 and continues to be…
Best night vision options on the market
Night vision is the fastest growing market in the field sports industry – find out why with these after dark options Yukon Sightline Yukon Sightline New from Yukon is the Sightline, a series of digital NV scopes available with either…
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The importance of fieldcraft: Robert Bucknell explains
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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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…
Swapping between different rifle scopes – the latest Q&A
Our experts are back to answer more of your questions, including covering fox cubs, camo, and culling. Sporting Rifle experts: Optics: Chris Parkin Target sports journalist and optics reviewerFoxing: Mike Powell Professional gamekeeper and foxing expertLegal: Stuart Farr Lawyer specialising…
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