In our first ever 100% show special episode, we report back from three packed days at the British Shooting Show, including sniffing out the newest product launches, chatting to the great and the good of the shooting industry on the…
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The Shooting Show – calling roebucks at the end of the rut
The rut is on – in fact, in some areas it’s already finished. Presenter Pete Carr grabs a moment to head out with the Merkel Helix rifle as the rut is just coming to a close in his native Yorkshire.…
The Shooting Show – foxing with the Pulsar Thermion scope
Mark Ripley is a man on a mission. He’s out in search of vulpine predators that have been raiding gardens in his area. This job requires knowhow, stealth and the very best kit – so it’s fitting that Mark’s testing…
The Shooting Show – roe doe and buck stalking in changing seasons
We were out filming nearly every day at the end of March and start of April, aiming to get a roe in the larder, then a roebuck. And we did one better and got both. Director Peter Carr first tells…
The Shooting Show – high seat roebuck in Yorkshire
Director Pete Carr’s out on his home patch, aiming to notch up another buck for the cull plan. He’s soon in a three-way stand-off between him, a buck and a cock pheasant – with none looking likely to move, and…
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The Airgun Show – night vision rat hunt with ATN X Sight, PLUS the LED Lenser P7QC Kit on test
The days are getting shorter and the rats are slowly beginning to move back onto the farm. Mat Manning heads out after dark with his Brocock Bantam and ATN X-Sight II to see if there’s any early season action to…
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The Airgun Show – Stalking Summer Rabbits, plus Nick Jenkinson’s Tips on Judging the Wind
We’re back on rabbit patrol in Episode 56 – stalking around the meadows in an effort to bag a few bunnies. Creeping within range of wary rabbits is never easy, but Mat Manning manages to bag a few for the cameras,…
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The Shooting Show – ferreting rabbits and SHOT show 2013 releases
In the Scottish borders, Byron joins seasoned ferreters Derek Parratt and Steve Gray for a bunny-bolting session with the shotguns. Ferret goes in, rabbit comes out – it’s that simple, right? Not always – Steve finds himself out of luck…
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The Shooting Show – roe stalking in the borders and shooting positions
Byron accompanies professional stalker Steve Gray in the Scottish borders where keeping deer damage to a minimum on a new plantation is paramount. It’s a challenge to get the vulnerable tree restock established, with a high level of deer migration…
