Sporting Gun Magazine - August 2023

In this issue

The first season of Tony Bracci’s shoot approaches.

It’s a slow start to the season for Geoff Garrod.

Lovingly restoring some old retainers to their former glory..

Much work and little play

The tasks mount up for Tony Bracci and his helpers as the first season of their shoot approaches, but things are starting to come together

4 mins

Nought to crow about

Tom Sykes chases corvids on a Highland estate and reflects on how it differs from his standard hunting techniques

4 mins

Top tips for pigeons

Andy Crow shares some details about his shooting background and gives essential advice for controlling pigeons on your patch

4 mins

Spring lean!

Geoff Garrod continues to by mystified by the lack of pigeons on his patch this year but is optimistic of better days ahead

4 mins

Field battery

Peter Theobald gears up for his favourite time of the year to engage with his old adversary

3 mins

Easy does it

In the first of two articles, Marc Bull of Bright Seeds gives his blueprint for achieving the right balance between game and stewardship cropping

6 mins

The variety show

Jasper Fellows heads to Devon to visit the revitalised Ashcombe Shooting Ground and the many attractions it offers

3 mins

Safety first

The importance of personal protective equipment cannot be understated, so Jasper Fellows breaks down some of the basics

6 mins

Core principles

Ethan Lowry takes a muscular approach to shooting with a look at the importance of building core strength

3 mins

Let the fun begin

Rupert Butler on the start of his and his companions shooting year and the good times to look forward to

5 mins

Gundogs at the Game Fair

Organising the Game Fair's prestigious gundog competitions: behind-the-scenes with Francesca Prentice

2 mins

Stop-start!

Fran Ardley continues her training tips on disciplining your dog to the stop whistle and the exercises you need to do

3 mins

Gundogs Q&A

No problem goes unsolved as Sporting Gun puts your questions to the gundog experts

4 mins

The problem: Inflammation in the nervous system

Vet's advice

3 mins

Adventures of Nick & Ted

A new chapter in the histories of Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter has Nick Ridley reflecting on the dogs he has trained over the years he has been associated with the magazines

3 mins

The sniff of success

Join Ryan Kay as he navigates the fascinating dynamic between a handler and their canine companion

3 mins

Fox rot about Charlie

Patrick Hook responds to claims that fox numbers are dangerously on the wane

3 mins

Tales from a lifetime of foxing

Join Mike Powell as he explores the evolving world of fox shooting, drawing from a career that spans seven decades

3 mins

Roe, rucks and new ground

Jon Snowdon and his team have much to keep them busy and a new tool to help them

4 mins

Thermal spectrum

Paul Austin explores both ends of the thermal market with latest high-end release from Zeiss alongside a surprising entry-level offering from Xinfrared

6 mins

Read all stories from Sporting Gun

Sporting Gun Magazine Description:

Sporting Gun is the leading monthly magazine for clay, game and rough shooters. With editorial offices in the Lincolnshire countryside, it can justifiably claim to be at the heart of the shooting community. Monthly features range from gundog training to pigeon shooting, game shooting to wildfowling – along with sound, practical, advice on equipment and techniques to help the beginner, intermediate or experienced shot get more enjoyment from their sport. Sporting Gun is a must for anyone who invests time in and money on their shooting.