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My profession takes me everywhere during the shooting season. Whether I’m instructing in the field, controlling pigeon numbers or enjoying a driven day, I certainly put the miles in. With the grouse season going fairly well, I’ve been making regular trips to the north, all while fitting guns and teaching in between. However, my hectic schedule means I haven’t had too many opportunities to get out on the pigeons.

That being said, I will try to get out as and when I can. With the harvest being so incredibly early this year, I managed to get the bulk of important outings done. I recently returned from two good days on the grouse and was keen to get back out on the

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