Pigeons

Which new semi automatic shotgun to choose in 2024?

For the past few months I have been lucky enough to be able to use different semi auto shotguns for my hunting and pest control. Last...

What are your responsibilities as a Shooter? Reporting to Land Owners

I often daydream when cleaning my guns or my boots. Usually I'll be reminiscing about the previous outing, what went right, what went...

Breaking Stereotypes in Shooting

Stereotyping is a fact of life. It stems from our prehistoric brains; we need to decide within seconds of seeing you whether you're...

Pigeon Roosting Season - Incoming!

As I write this I am looking at my kit laid out on the living room floor, ready to go out on the rabbits this evening. And I feel a pang...

Pigeon Shooting Bloopers - When Decoying Goes Wrong

So we all know what can go right with pigeon shooting. There's lots of experts out there who can tell you the best way to set up a pigeon...

Just got your shotgun licence - now what? Guide for the new shooter

If you've gone to the trouble of getting your shotgun licence, you should have an idea by now of what type of shooting you want to do,...

Warm Pigeon & Bacon Salad

I found this recipe a few years back when I lived on my farm and was growing my own herbs, vegetables and edible flowers, and have...

Decoying Pigeons - What Kit Do You Need?

I've been pigeon shooting in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk for around 12 years now, and it's one of my fave hobbies. I help to protect...

How to get shooting permission

Finding your own land to shoot on is tough - the first farmer or land owner will say someone already does it, the next person doesn't...