African adventures
A hunting trip to South Africa is the opportunity of a lifetime, so be sure to make the most of it, says Chris Dalton I have been working with Guy Schwartz, a professional hunter (PH) and outfitter –...
View ArticleBDS signs up 1,000-acre estate for DSC2
The British Deer Society has unveiled a new initiative to help DSC2 candidates complete the part of the examination that requires them to perform three culls. It has signed up a 1,000-acre deer park...
View ArticleSave the Rhino auction 2013-14: Last chance to bid!
Sporting Rifle’s Save the Rhino auction for 2013-14 is about to end, having raised a five-figure sum already. Check out the amazing lots and get bidding This is the third time Sporting Rifle has run an...
View ArticlePACEC report 2014 is under way
Shooting organisations are asking members to report on their sport as the PACEC survey to gauge the value of shooting gets under way. Indepdendent research company Public and Corporate Economic...
View ArticleNational Shooting Week 2014
This year’s National Shooting Week, running from 24-31 May, will be the “biggest and best yet” according to the Countryside Alliance, which runs the event on behalf of the British Shooting Sports...
View ArticleNEW! The Shooting Show – deer stalking masterclass with Jason Doyle
Irish sika stalking expert Jason Doyle brings you the lowdown on the concept of maximum point-blank range. Not sure? How about this: Never having to alter the point of aim on deer anywhere from 130 to...
View ArticleAfrican adventures
A hunting trip to South Africa is the opportunity of a lifetime, so be sure to make the most of it, says Chris Dalton I have been working with Guy Schwartz, a professional hunter (PH) and outfitter –...
View ArticleBDS signs up 1,000-acre estate for DSC2
The British Deer Society has unveiled a new initiative to help DSC2 candidates complete the part of the examination that requires them to perform three culls. It has signed up a 1,000-acre deer park...
View ArticleSave the Rhino auction 2013-14: Last chance to bid!
Sporting Rifle’s Save the Rhino auction for 2013-14 is about to end, having raised a five-figure sum already. Check out the amazing lots and get bidding This is the third time Sporting Rifle has run an...
View ArticlePACEC report 2014 is under way
Shooting organisations are asking members to report on their sport as the PACEC survey to gauge the value of shooting gets under way. Indepdendent research company Public and Corporate Economic...
View ArticleNational Shooting Week 2014
This year’s National Shooting Week, running from 24-31 May, will be the “biggest and best yet” according to the Countryside Alliance, which runs the event on behalf of the British Shooting Sports...
View ArticleNEW! The Shooting Show – deer stalking masterclass with Jason Doyle
Irish sika stalking expert Jason Doyle brings you the lowdown on the concept of maximum point-blank range. Not sure? How about this: Never having to alter the point of aim on deer anywhere from 130 to...
View ArticleLens-to-lens
In a head-to-head test, Chris Parkin compares two of Zeiss’s finest scopes, the Victory V8 3-12×56 and and its forerunner the Victory HT 2.8-20×56 Head-to-head tests are not something I engage in often...
View ArticleSeasonal success
Mike Powell’s masterclass on how to make the most of the various foxing methods available in late summer and autumn As August and September pass, the countryside changes, and with it the animals that...
View ArticleHow to get youngsters into shooting
Christmas is the ideal time to set a youngster on the path to a lifetime of sport, and fox-shooting master Robert Bucknell shows you how to give them the perfect introduction Can you remember your...
View Article8 tips to make the most of winter foxing
Freezing temperatures and a covering of snow and ice can give man the upper hand over hungry, risk-taking predators. Here’s how to capitalise… Snow seems to be increasingly rare in the UK these days –...
View ArticleSet up your rifle for success
Will O’Meara gives you the lowdown on how to fine-tune your rifle and scope to get the best out of them When you get a rifle out of the box, you’re bound to be excited, but there are important tasks...
View ArticleHow to stalk roe in winter
Credit: Erick Mandre Winter can throw up a particular set of challenges when stalking roe deer for the cull. Follow Dominic Griffith’s advice and make all your outings a success There is something...
View ArticleExpert tips for planning CWD stalks
More info on Paul’s Zeiss optics: http://www.zeiss.co.uk/sportsoptics The Chinese water deer season is here. Here’s how Bedfordshire keeper Paul Childerley controls this diminutive deer… I’ve been...
View ArticleSPONSORED: Come and meet The British Deer Society at The Game Fair – stand A11
— SPONSORED — The BDS team are very much looking forward to welcoming members and friends to The Game Fair. BDS promotes deer education, research and management best practice to ensure a healthy and...
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