A piece of the action
The beaters’ day at the end of the season, sometimes known as the cock day, is the gamekeeper’s way of thanking all those who have helped on the shoot throughout the season.
For some people, perhaps more used to rough shooting than standing in a line of Guns, the beaters’ day can be a stressful exercise, but it doesn’t have to be if you bear in mind a few simple points.
Firstly, make sure you know the date and start time. It sounds obvious but I have been caught out by this on a new shoot. Having picked up all season and never moved off before 09.15, I strolled into the shoot room at 08.50 only to
