Rock pigeon hunting with Ollie Williams
youtu.be/NG4QaivC578 Ollie Williams is in South Africa trying out pigeon shooting on a grand scale as he protects sunflower crops from the hordes of rock doves. “They’re like woodpigeons on steroids,” he says – and there are millions of them! For more about pigeon shooting with Kotoko Hunting, visit Kotoko.co.za Thanks to our cameraperson on […]
Best boots for hunting – Fieldtester’s guide
Fieldsports folk do a lot of walking over all kinds of difficult terrain, from rocky mountain slopes to slippery mud and grass. We want a sure footing and dry, comfortable feet all day long – ideally in a boot that will last a season or two of hard use. That’s a big ask, but boot […]
Gold for GB in Junior World Cup
Photo: Karen Norton / Nortonsport The GB Women’s Skeet team won gold at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl. The team of Phoebe Bodley-Scott, Sophie Herrmann and Beth Norton did it in style with a massive 7-1 win over Slovakia in the final on 18 May 2022. Berkshire CPSA posted: “Phoebe and her team […]
Semi-auto shotguns 2022 – best buys for pest control, pigeons, duck or clays
youtu.be/gA8sD_e6DFw Like irregulars in a war film there are gangs of different shooters who rely on semi-automatic shotguns. Wildfowlers love them, gamekeepers, pigeon and crow shooters need them, some clayshooters swear by them (and occasionally at them). Semi-autos have a lot going for them. They handle and point well, and the mechanism soaks up recoil, […]
How to carry your hunting kit – Fieldtester’s guide to bags & rucksacks
What bag do you reach for when you’re going shooting? As a general rule it’s best to carry as little as possible on a long day, but it’s good to have something that makes it as easy as possible to lug your essential gear, and keeps it protected. That might be a range bag, a […]
Sam Green wins the Essex Masters 2022
Browning sponsored shooter Sam Green has won the 2022 Essex Masters – and he’s over the moon. The shoot is widely regarded as ‘the big one’ that kicks off the Sporting clay season in the UK, and as Sam says, “It’s the one everyone wants to win.” It is shot over two courses totalling 200 […]
Amber Hill wins World Cup skeet silver
GB’s Amber Hill has won silver in Olympic Skeet at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato. Amber continued her fantastic form following her gold medal in Cyprus in March – and this time was just one clay off gold medal winner Caitlin Connor from USA, with 36 to Connor’s 37. The duel between Amber and […]
George Digweed is 2022 World Champion
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kq-fnJSsEI Video by Nicolas Berry. George Digweed has won the World English Sporting Championship in USA after a thrilling super final. George was delighted to have made history and said: “To finish up winning it and complete my personal milestone of winning world championship’s in five different decades is something I had always hoped for but […]
GB’s Kirsty Hegarty wins World Cup gold
GB’s Kirsty Hegarty won gold at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, on a day where all GB’s Tokyo 2020 shotgun shooters reached semi-finals. She held her nerve after being pushed all the way by Puerto Rico’s Augusta Campos-Martyn and Lebanon’s Ray Bassil. The gold medal match finished two shots early as Kirsty’s lead meant […]
Bloxham triumph at Holland & Holland schools shoot
Thirty-two schools travelled to compete amongst 59 teams in the Holland & Holland and School Notices Clay Pigeon Championships on Thursday 17 March 2022. It was a great day of competitive shooting and sportsmanship as prep and senior schools battled it out to win the coveted trophies. Challenging stands, including a flush for the seniors, were […]
Thermal Imaging: the Ultimate Guide
from Fieldsports Channel’s Fieldtester in association with Scott Country It’s been said before, but thermal technology really has transformed stalking and pest control, day or night. Whether you’re looking for foxes in the dark, spotting squirrels in the trees or counting deer, a thermal gives you a massive edge, saving time and allowing you to […]
Denzil Grose selected for Suhl – proud sponsor Ian Hodge reacts
West Country junior Olympic Skeet shooter Denzil Grose is one of five young athletes selected to represent GB in the Junior Men’s Olympic Skeet at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl from 8 to 20 May 2022. Accompanying him will be Mitchell Brooker-Smith, Arran Eccleston, Oliver Harrison and Henry Sperring. Ian Hodge Fieldsports has […]
Ian Hodge charity shoot is back on 23 April 2022
After missing a year due to the Covid pandemic, the Ian Hodge charity shoot returns on 23 April 2022. The shoot is in aid of the Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers, which Ian feels is a worthy cause. “It’s a 40-bird Sporting clay shoot,” says Ian. “Very easy going. We don’t like to put stress […]
British .410 Championships confirmed for 2022
Action from the 2021 championships. Photo: Jonathan McGee. Most of us find it hard enough shooting clays with a 12-bore, but a .410 is a whole new level of challenge. If you feel you’re up to it – or just fancy giving it a go – the date has just been confirmed for the British […]
The RSPB – never mind the birds, give us the money
The RSPB stands accused of ‘forgetting the birds’ – chasing money and political power instead of ‘saving’ birds as its members and donors fondly imagine. With an annual income of more than £140,000,000, should the RSPB be held accountable for its use of taxpayers’ money and donations from well-meaning bird lovers? And if it fails […]
Amber Hill wins World Cup gold in Cyprus
Photo: British Shooting. GB’s Amber Hill won Skeet gold at the ISSF World Cup in Cyprus, in a tough battle fought in difficult weather conditions. She qualified in third spot with a score of 116 ex 125, and held her nerve in the strong wind to finish on top of the podium with a final […]
Dan Thor shoots the Browning B525 Exquisite
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OdYvNLjJ1o The Browning 525 has been around for years; it’s built a great reputation for having a solid, reliable action, and remains popular despite the introduction of more recent Browning models such as the 725 and Cynergy. The proven 525 action remains unchanged, but Browning regularly update the offering with new stock configurations, different grades […]
How to use a ballistic turret
Josh McKeown from Braces of Bristol explains how a ballistic turret on your scope can help you take quick, accurate shots in the field, whatever the range your quarry appears, and with no need to estimate holdover. Find out about Braces of Bristol at BracesOfBristol.com
Dogs bred to hunt the Arctic tundra
Paul is putting in the miles hunting ptarmigan and capercaillie in glorious Lapland. It’s tough going over wet terrain in a biting wind. That demands a special sort of bird dog. Paul visits the kennels at Pinetree Lodge to meet the dogs, from husky crosses to spaniels and setters. Then it’s out across the tundra […]
Shoots to get Government cash – Fieldsports News, episode 633
youtu.be/5xWzda4TQS4 Here are the links: Government money to help wildlife – Gov.uk Police helicopters nab poachers – Facebook Constabularies halt issuing licences – Telegraph Pheasants keep a cool head when fighting – Telegraph World junior shooting champion dies in tragic accident – Daily Mail Queen’s cocker wins Windsor championship – Facebook Councillor wants big dogs […]
Fieldsports Britain – Arctic hunting dogs
youtu.be/6dqbEWg4_qM Paul is putting in the miles hunting ptarmigan and capercaillie in glorious Lapland. It’s tough going over wet terrain in a biting wind. That demands a special sort of bird dog. Paul visits the kennels at Pinetree Lodge to meet the dogs, from husky crosses to spaniels and setters. Then it’s out across the […]
Stalker reviews the Emberleaf knife
youtu.be/4PNAEAqe3Lw Nathan Whitehead has used many different knives in his work as a stalker and deer manager, but he has no intention of changing now he has an Emberleaf knife. “It was gifted to me by two good friends,” he explains. “This one must have done getting on for 150 deer, and all I’ve ever […]
Foxshooter explains why he prefers Norma V-Max ammo
youtu.be/bgJKA9BbggY Foxshooter Doug Pocklington uses Norma V-Max 58 grain factory ammo in his .243 Tikka rifle. He likes it because it’s accurate and effective, and the bullet breaks up instantly when it hits anything. That eliminates any problems with ricochets, even on some of the stony fields where he operates. “The bullet is so fast […]
Why foxshooter Doug shoots a Tikka T3X Lite
youtu.be/WMyNejO_u-c Foxshooter Doug Pocklington loves his .243 Tikka T3X Lite rifle. “They’re a good all-rounder,” he says. “They’re reasonably priced, accurate and reliable.” Doug says he depends on the Tikka’s accuracy for 200-300 rounds, until he decides it could do with a good clean. “It’s scary accurate, but if I ever miss a fox or […]
2022 CPSA Major Championship dates announced
The 2022 clay season is taking shape, as the CPSA announces dates and venues for its major championships. The British Open Sporting Championship will be held from 31 August to 4 September 2022 at Barbury Shooting School in Wiltshire, which held a successful English Open Sporting Championship in 2021, culminating in Richard Faulds beating Richard […]
New Bergara BMR Steel rimfire rifle – review
RUAG have introduced two new rimfire models to the UK – the Bergara BMR. This one is the steel action model; there’s also a Carbon model. The price is very competitive, with the Steel version selling for £560. It comes in three calibres: .22LR, .17HMR and .22WMR. This one is the .22LR, with an 18-inch […]
New Bergara BMR Carbon rimfire rifle – review
youtu.be/k7m2W2ugfi4 RUAG have introduced two new rimfire models to the UK – the Bergara BMR. This one is the Carbon model; there’s also a Steel model. This rifle is very lightweight, at just 5 lbs with the 18-inch barrel. It’s competitively priced too, at £640 retail. It comes in three calibres: .22LR, .17HMR and .22WMR. […]
Jack Pyke wellington boots – review
Wellies are essential in the countryside, but you want different types of welly boot for different situations. Fieldsports Channel’s Jason Doyle runs through the Jack Pyke range of wellies and explains what’s what. “For a formal occasion like a driven shoot, the Ashcombe Zipped Wellington is ideal,” he says. “The zip makes it easy to […]
Jack Pyke Hybrid Jacket – review
youtu.be/ACGvk1SRLhc The Jack Pyke Hybrid Jacket is a lightweight quilted jacket that’s ideal for general use outdoors, either as part of a layering system or as an outer jacket in milder weather. Instagrammer Dan Thor finds it very versatile. “Sometimes I’ll pop it on when I go feeding the birds in the morning, but it’s […]
Jack Pyke Hunter’s Boots – review
youtu.be/UCmqafPmj1Y Farmer and pigeonshooter Andy Crow loves his Jack Pyke boots. “I wear them every day of the year,” he says. “They’re so comfortable, I’d rather wear these than a pair of trainers. You don’t even know you’ve got them on. It’s the soft leather.” Andy wears the shorter Fieldsman boots in the summer, and […]
Jack Pyke Rifle Rucksack – review
youtu.be/ku-u6kY9YOQ The Jack Pyke Rifle Rucksack is purpose-designed for the stalker who wants a simple, practical way to carry everything you need for a day’s stalking. It’s day-bag sized, at 22 litres capacity, and provides a covered compartment for a scoped rifle as well, so there’s no need to carry a separate slip for the […]
Jack Pyke new Digicam camouflage clothing – review
youtu.be/iRBD3XuvqE0 Jack Pyke are continually researching and developing new products and designs, and their English Oak camouflage pattern, designed specifically for the British countryside, has proved popular with UK shooters and effective in the field. Their latest camo pattern is Digicam, a computer-generated, pixellated blend of earth tones that helps conceal you at various distances. […]
Jack Pyke Ashcombe Technical Fleece Jacket – review
youtu.be/dfGCxjFeEBY The Jack Pyke Ashcombe Technical Fleece Jacket is a very versatile garment. It’s thin enough to wear under a jacket or smock, but it’s also an ideal top layer when the weather allows. Fieldsports Channel’s Jason Doyle says “It’s smart enough for casual wear, but it’s also excellent as a hunting garment.” He particularly […]
Jack Pyke Pro-Lite Hunters Jacket – review
youtu.be/zVsdRUvpOvs When you’re outdoors all day, you need a jacket that won’t let you down, whatever the weather. Fieldsports Channel’s Jason Doyle is a big fan of the Jack Pyke Pro-Lite Hunters Jacket. “This is Jack Pyke’s most technical and lightweight jacket. I use it every day.” “It’s a super lightweight outer layer that doesn’t […]
Jack Pyke Weardale knitted jacket – review
youtu.be/t22LlR84VJQ Jack Pyke’s Weardale is a stylish knitted jacket that’s ideal for casual wear or in the field. The combination of softshell contrast panels and finely knitted fleece gives the jacket a smart look and a comfortable feel. It features a full-length front zip, two lower zipped pockets and a zipped chest pocket. Pigeonshooter and […]
Jack Pyke LLCS Concealment Suit – review
When you need to remain totally unseen, you need 3D camouflage – just look at the intricate ghillie suits used by police and military snipers. This LLCS Concealment Suit from Jack Pyke uses the same principle. It’s covered with cut-out leaf shapes, in Jack Pyke’s English Oak Evolution pattern to blend in with a wide […]
Jack Pyke Countryman fleece gilet – review
youtu.be/2Q-U8pO9C3Y The fleece gilet has become a country classic – it’s a versatile piece of clothing that’s at home in the field, out shopping or at the pub. “It’s pretty much the standard uniform for going to the Game Fair,” says Fieldsports Channel’s Jason Doyle. “It’s so versatile and practical, comfortable too,” he continues. “There’s […]
The Roesafe – review
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4blYkHd_5U The £79.99 Roesafe is a handy pop-up tent for carcases. You can hang it from a tree, and it will protect your deer from flies and vermin. Shoot one animal, pop it in the Roesafe, then go on and shoot another. Geoff Wickett from Chiltern Venison reckons it’s a useful bit of kit. It […]
CZ 600 new bolt-action centrefire rifles
CZ has launched a new generation of bolt-action centrefire rifles, the CZ 600 range, with a unique modular design that offers improved reliability, durability, ergonomics, safety and accuracy. The new CZ 600 models replace the previous centrefire rifles in the company’s range. The new guns were well received by shooting journalists such as the UK’s […]
Zeiss launches latest generation V8 rifle scopes
Zeiss has launched its latest generation of V8 rifle scopes, with outstanding optical performance and featuring the world’s finest illuminated red dot which covers less than 3.5mm on a target at 100m. They are scheduled to reach UK dealers at the beginning of December 2021. There are four new models to cover just about any […]
CPSA launches new Super Sporting discipline
(Photo: CPSA) There’s a new registered version of Sporting clays which promises to add an extra challenge over the familiar English Sporting. The CPSA, the sport’s governing body in England, has officially launched Super Sporting, or SSP for short, with effect from 1st December 2021. That means grounds will be able to offer registered SSP […]
British Shooting names Olympic hopefuls for Paris ’24 and beyond
Matt Coward-Holley, Nathan Hales, Amber Hill and Ben Llewellin head the list of athletes named by British Shooting for its World Class Programme 2021/22. “The strength in depth and competition for places has been higher than ever before as we look to maximise our ability to win medals across the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines,” says […]
Nominations open for CPSA Awards 2022
CPSA members have until Friday 26 November to nominate individuals and clubs for the association’s annual Awards. Once nominations are in, members will then be able to vote for the winners in each category. The Awards will be presented at a ceremony on Saturday 12 March at The Hilton St Georges Park in Burton on […]
Härkila Heat thermal waistcoat
The Heat waistcoat from Härkila is like carrying your own personal woodburning stove, says Simon Esnouf from Härkila’s UK distributors. “It’s very welcome when you’re out in freezing temperatures hunting, fishing or watching a game of rugby.” He explains “It’s a nice quilted waistcoat that will keep you warm anyway, but the really clever part […]
Rizzini Venus Sporting ladies’ competition shotgun
youtu.be/Ri24ThwPbDo The Rizzini Venus Sporting is a gun designed specifically for the female shooter. All too often ladies start shooting with a borrowed gun that was made for a male shooter. It probably doesn’t fit them properly, so it’s uncomfortable and hinders their shooting. “There’s no reason why a lady shot shouldn’t have equipment designed […]
Rizzini BR460 EL Sporter
youtu.be/VkPLBvGxBgY The BR460 EL Sporter is a serious claybusting gun, but also exquisitely made, with woodwork and engraving that lifts it above the run-of-the-mill competition shotguns. The EL in the name stands for Extra Lusso, which translates as ‘extra luxury’. “It has a beautiful piece of wood and very nice engraving indeed,” says Edward King […]
Lucky youngster’s Jack Pyke pigeon hide kit
youtu.be/1TG4EQXtLm0 It’s a lucky day for pigeonshooter Andy Crow’s grandson, Regan. He’s mad keen on going shooting with Andy – and the lovely guys at Jack Pyke have sent him his own pigeon hide kit, including a swivelling bucket seat, a set of hide poles and a camo net. Now he can have his own […]
Swarovski EL Range TA binoculars with rangefinder and Tracking Assistant
youtu.be/uNAEaoDemjQ These are the latest, most technically advanced hunting binoculars from Swarovski, allowing you not only to range your quarry but also to ‘pin’ its location, working together with the Swarovski app on your mobile phone via Bluetooth. That can be a game changer for planning a stalk in difficult, mountainous terrain, or locating a […]
Eyeskey Eaglet HD 10×42 binoculars – review
youtu.be/32MnRgOaTec Can budget Chinese 10×42 binoculars be any good? James Marchington was sceptical – but he was surprised when he tried the Eaglet HD binos from Eyeskey. “These binoculars sell for under £70 so I wasn’t expecting much, but I’ve been very impressed,” he says. “It’s a fraction of what you would spend on a […]
Eyeskey Seeker Pro 10×42 monocular – review
youtu.be/dxfviIBRueI If you want the power of binoculars but don’t want the bulk and weight, a monocular could be the answer. It’s basically a small telescope you can slip in your pocket – half a pair of binoculars if you like. James Marchington has been looking at the Seeker Pro 10×42 monocular from the new, […]
