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A bird in the hand…

I have a favourite quote and it is from a book called The Old Man and the Boy by Robert Ruark. It is the story of how an old man introduces his grandson to the pleasures of hunting with a dog. The quote sums up perfectly my philosophy on spending time in the shooting field.

“Hunting is watching your dog work, and taking it easy, and shooting just enough, walking slow, and enjoying the day… ”

Over the years I have had the joy and privilege to shoot in many stunning parts of the UK and during the recent lockdown I have had plenty of time to reminisce about some of my most memorable experiences.

For example, the

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