Rudi van Kets welcomes a new deer dog training recruit but must teach him all the tricks of the trade before he’s allowed to hunt. Not a lot of people know this: but sometimes when you’re hunting it makes sense…
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Deer dog training – a new recruit
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Stalking in the New Zealand Alps
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…
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SPONSORED: Bisley gundog accessories
At this time of year, many shooters will thinking about keeping their gundog training up to scratch out of season. Or may even be looking to a new puppy to train ready for the next season. In either case, Bisley…
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The latest on upcoming gun dog exams
Preparations for this year’s gun dogs exams were well underway, but Belgian lockdown restrictions meant an anxious wait for those in training, as Rudi van Kets reports. Dogs and trainers – but who needs the most work? Who among us…
Fallow shots w/ David Barrington Barnes
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.…
Will O’Meara’s rifle training progress
Will O’Meara continues to lock down on his training, and is looking at ways to maximise his progress. Rifle training tips from Will O’Meara Last month, we covered some of the fine-tuning and set-up aspects of training. This month, we…
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Rifle training tips from Will O’Meara
Will O’Meara has been using the Covid-19 restrictions as the ideal opportunity to lock down on his training. Will O’Meara has been using the Covid-19 restrictions as the ideal opportunity to lock down on his training. Obstacles are opportunities. Every…
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Roebuck stalking with the next generation
Sporting Rifle editor Pete Carr does his bit to introduce the next generation as he takes granddaughter Sienna out on her first roebuck stalk. Credit: Dieter Hopf / Getty Images It’s always a pleasure to introduce youngsters to the sport…
SPONSORED: BDS deer management training
Looking for training to develop your skills in deer management? BDS provides industry-recognised training in the effective management of deer and their habitats. We can help you develop your skills and expertise ensuring best practice responsible and sustainable deer management.…
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Train to succeed with Will O’Meara
Will O’Meara considers what we get out of training with one’s rifle and finds the time to check out a new custom PRS rig I’m squeezing in practice for some Precision Rifle type competitions that are being run this summer,…
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