Shooting Times & Country

It’s game on for pigeons

As seasons go, this one has been far from plain sailing. Most Guns have struggled for regular sport, and to say shoots have had their issues would be an understatement. Of course, an important part of being able to enjoy driven game is actually having the game to shoot at in the first place.

As many of you know, acquiring birds has been a huge issue, and I can’t count the number of shoots that have decided to shut up shop for this year. There will be many syndicate members sitting at home, reading their gamebooks and fondly recalling seasons past. Bird flu is the real kick in the teeth though. It’s another reason that I have a real concern about the weeks and months

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