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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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