Airgun Shooter reader Roger Kent explains the enjoyment he has being out and about on his two permissions as he puts a dent in squirrel numbers. I am very fortunate in having two permissions within a three-mile radius of my…
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Airgun permissions with Roger Kent
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Different types of airgun permission
Pete Brookes explains how the airgun hunter may land themselves a very different type of permission, but populated with a very familiar pest Photo © David Jinks A large part of the enjoyment of airgunning, or most other types of…
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Why We Shoot: Future’s new pro-shooting campaign
Why We Shoot is a new collaborative campaign between all the print and digital brands within the newly expanded Future fieldsports portfolio. Why We Shoot aims to raise awareness of the positive ripple effect and numerous benefits of shooting. Our…
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Hunting with a springer – going back to basics
Mat Manning swaps his hi-tech hunting kit for a no-frills springer as he gears up for a wander in the woods. Scaling down his kit and travelling light enabled Mat to move unburdened through the trees Modern technology can make…
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BASC ask for Covid-19 consistency from police
BASC is urging the police to be consistent in the covid-19 advice given to the shooting community amid reports that some forces have blocked essential fox control during the lambing season, as well as other pest control. The UK’s largest…
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General licences in England extended
Defra have extended the temporary general licences in England until the end of July. BASC have said that this gives a “window of certainty to the rural community.” BASC say that they “will continue to work with Defra and parliamentarians…
Kenilworth and Southam MP supports UK Game Fair
Jeremy Wright, QC, Member of Parliament for Kenilworth and Southam, has given his support to the inaugural UK Game Fair, which takes place at the National Agriculture and Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh, 22 – 24 July. Mr Wright explains: “Shooting is…
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