Pigeon decoying like the old days, with Andy Crow
Andy Crow learned pigeon shooting with his grandfather. Now it’s time to pass on his knowledge to his own grandson. He starts with how to make your own decoys, 1950s-style (see the film below). In this film (above) he gets to the important [art. Do they work? He uses them for a sunny afternoon’s pigeon […]
New rifle range in Wiltshire: Widdington Shoot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMe0fKZyov8 The Widdington Shoot on the edge of Salisbury Plain has built a new rifle range to go alongside its existing clay layout. Jeremy Horton, Mike Owen and Matt Gowman explain what it offers, including a running boar target. For more, go to WiddingtonShoot.co.uk
When do you shoot a fox with a .22?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=59T_1xXDpe4 Jaf Jefferson is out in Somerset after rabbits with a .22 rimfire. It needs vehicle, lamp, gate opener and night vision. And he comes across a fox. Under what conditions would you shoot a fox with a .22 (given that your FAC says you are allowed to)? Jaf explains his rules. Find the South […]
Wales accidentally outlaws shooting – Fieldsports News, 30 June 2021
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DXGzjZLmc0 Here are the links: ‘Animal cruelty as a leisure activity’ in Wales Times newspaper plans trophy hunting splash Antis try to ‘cancel’ Phil Spencer – Twitter + Twitter + Twitter Footballers boost clayshooting – BBC Bird charity’s capercaillie record worsens – BBC New rifle range opens in Wiltshire – Fieldsports News Antis break padlocks […]
Fieldsports Britain – good, old-fashioned decoying
Knotty questions in this week’s #FieldsportsBritain: Andy Crow is putting his grandfather’s style of pigeonshooting to the test. Do home-painted decoys work as well as we hope? Meanwhile, in Somerset, Jaf Jefferson is out after rabbits with a .22LR and comes across a fox. Does he take the shot or not? David has the news […]
Watch the interview: Aaron Heading’s rollercoaster journey to the Tokyo Olympics
After years of battling for the chance to shoot for Great Britain at the Olympics, Olympic Trap shooter Aaron Heading is finally within touching distance of achieving his dream. He spoke to James Marchington about his rollercoaster ride, and his hopes as he prepares to head out to Tokyo with Team GB.
