I have often struggled over the years to accurately gauge the distance to a quarry target just using the naked eye. I have had differing...

When I decided to share my hunting experiences in a blog a couple of years ago, it was so that I could help other people that were new to...

Recently I started filming with the Fieldsports Britain YouTube Channel again for the first time in about a year, due to being busy...

When it comes to shooting in the UK, I believe I'm someone with some gear and a pretty good idea, but as I always say, I'm not a pro and...

There are a lot of people with a lot of different opinions when it comes to the questions of using a thermal imaging device for hunting in the UK. My opinion? Do what's right for you and the situation. And in my situation, the reasons why thermal imaging is important for me are mainly to do with safety and tracking. But I'll cover these and more reasons below in a bit more detail. Double check a safe shot This is the main reason why I use a thermal imaging spotter. Most of t

Picture this: a crisp winter's day in the stunning English countryside of Oxfordshire. It's a touch noisy as you open the gate at the...

When it comes to buying a gun, for me the shopping bit is almost as fun as the shooting bit. Much like buying a car (also lots of fun if...

Stereotyping is a fact of life. It stems from our prehistoric brains; we need to decide within seconds of seeing you whether you're friend or foe. In today's modern society, the problem is we have so many different 'boxes' that we try to fit people into (and boxes that we are brainwashed to believe we should all fit into). So for people like me who don't really fit any of these boxes, or fit into 5 or 6 all at once, it can make life very complicated. It also makes it hard for

It was great to get a chance to get back to deer stalking last month, after several months focusing on other things - we all have to work...

In light of everything that's happening right now regarding the Home Office consultation regarding firearms laws in the UK , it's even more important than ever to ensure you have as many basis covered as possible before applying for your Firearms licence, or variation. Let's take a closer look at the experience you should have before applying for your Firearms Licence in the UK. When I initially applied for my firearms licence I only had access to a Sako .22 rimfire, which I

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 agree with pest control, and the third has a syndicate that you have to pay for but maybe you can't afford (or don't want to pay - we spend enough as it is on cartridges, kit and fuel as it is, right?!) There's been many times I've had to bow and scrape and offer gifts to people over the years to make sure I keep shooting permission, and to be