Shotgun Shot Sizes Explained October 14, 2026 In short: the higher the number, the smaller the pellet. A No 4 is bigger than a No 5, a No 6 is the... Read more >>
Where have all the acorns and conkers gone? October 3, 2026 You may have noticed it on your walks, or seen it doing the rounds online: there are hardly any acor... Read more >>
Everything for the country dog: coats, leads and gundog kit September 19, 2026 A good country dog is rarely off duty. Whether yours spends the morning at the yard while you muck o... Read more >>
Firearms licensing: how does your police force measure up? October 15, 2026 If you have ever waited what felt like an age for a certificate while a friend one county over had t... Read more >>
Certainty returns for shoots: the gamebird release ruling stands September 14, 2026 There is some genuinely good news for anyone with a shoot on or near a protected site. After a seaso... Read more >>
Which welly? Our pick of the best country and yard boots September 12, 2026 When the ground turns to mud and the mornings turn cold, the right pair of boots makes all the diffe... Read more >>
Sound moderators come off your certificate: what the new rules mean November 10, 2026 A change to firearms law means sound moderators are no longer controlled by your certificate. Here i... Read more >>
Fireworks and the countryside: a cautious welcome for new restrictions October 27, 2026 For anyone with a dog, a horse or livestock, fireworks season can be a worry, so here is some welcom... Read more >>