DEFRA secretary declares war on hunting
DEFRA secretary Michael Gove has moved from big game hunting supporter to anti hunter. The British government minister writes an article for the 14 July 2019 Mail on Sunday newspaper…
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Rifle destruction test: Sako 85 Carbonlight
Some people look at the new carbon stock material and worry that it will snap. Sako wants to reassure them, so has charged Paul Childerley with trying to destroy one…
Setting up pigeon decoys
While waiting for the sun to finish off the crops why not practice your skills at hide building and decoy patterns to see what works best. Jason Doyle is…
Chorizo venison burger recipe
John Griffin gives us his recipe for chorizo venison burgers the way butchers do them on a larger scale. Using the trimmings he saves each time he butchers deer…
Sako’s secret carbon fibre stock factory – exclusive access
Paul Childerley gains access to the Sako factory to look at how the company makes its revolutionary new rifle stocks. ▶ For more information about the Sako range of rifles…
Stress-testing shooters at #huntingsummit2019
Charlie Jacoby is at the #huntingsummit2019 in Tuscany, where co-sponsors Swarovski, Steyr Arms, norma ammunition and Sitka clothing have built a rifle range into the side of old cliffs. He…
Crow’s back on the jackdaws
After the general licences debacle, it’s time for Crow to get back to day-to-day pest control on the farm. Today, he has jackdaws on the end of his shotgun –…
Fantastic pheasant shooting in China
Charlie Jacoby heads to Shanxi Province in China, where pheasants come from, and goes shooting on 200 sq km of open country above the Yellow River. He encounters birds, butterflies…
Hunt & Cook: Wild boar and roebuck hunting in Croatia
There’s nothing Cai likes better than a cooking up a game meat feast. That’s why he’s off to Croatia to hunt some of the best wild meat on the planet…
Swing-through with negative hold – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite
Improve your shooting with a top shot. Ben explains the technical aspects of swing-through and how to get the best out of it. ▶ Smokin’ Targets is sponsored by Gamebore…
Can you call in antelope?
Paul finds out in South Africa. He is out with Nico Els in the Eastern Cape – plus he is guiding a guest, Claes Björksten from Sako rifles, after muntjac…
Eco hunting clothing from Red Kettle
Forget microfibres and ceramic-based fabric. What could be more environmentally friendly than cotton? Well, that’s all very well – but cotton doesn’t keep you warm and dry. Not true, says…
Pro gun fit – Smokin’ Targets with Ben Husthwaite
Where do you put your gun stock on your shoulder? Top Shot Ben Husthwaite explains the mysteries of gun fit, how fitting the shotgun to your shoulder properly can help…
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Fieldsports Podcasts
Dr Mark Avery’s vision for the countryside – Fieldsports Channel Podcast episode 7
It’s the battle for who runs the countryside: Dr Mark Avery is part of the Wild Justice group which successfully stopped the general licences, he campaigns against gamekeepers whom, he…