Destination: Doves
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic, and in the following months life as we knew it changed dramatically....
Shooting
Assumptions That Can Bite
The longer I’ve worked with and written for shotgunners (40-plus years now), the more I’ve come to realize that a large number of them...
Revisiting the London Gun Tour
After 14 years, I revisit my London Gun Tour to see what has changed
The Game Fair
The English Game Fair is the ultimate celebration of country sports, and this year’s event had more than 120,000 visitors attend during each of its three days.
A New Shotgunning Guide
If you are going to get one book on how to shoot sporting clays, Straight Shooting, by Anthony Matarese Jr. with Kerry Luft, is...
Tips for Senior Shots
The most important aspect of shooting and hunting is safety, and older hunters can minimize risks by not only exercising but also choosing appropriate equipment, cover and terrain.
Fine-tuning the Fundamentals
With hunting season fast approaching, it’s worth taking a fresh look at the role that the eyes, hands, feet and gun mount play in shooting.
In Pursuit of Gentleman Bob
Mastering bobwhites at the Clays and Quail School
A Fitting Book for Clay Shooters
Gunfitting is a most worthwhile read and will allow the shooter to understand what he can expect from a fitting.
Wingshooting in Africa
South Africa offers a variety of wingshooting challenges, from hunting over pointing dogs to driven guinea fowl to pass-shooting pigeons (shown here).
Young Guns
If a child is strong enough to control a shotgun and mature enough to understand instruction and safety, then he or she is ready to begin shooting.
First from the Field
Hunters who practice during the off-season and who develop smooth, fluid gun mounts typically are the first to bag limits of doves.