Dear Freddie,
NOW THAT the game season is over, there is some foreshore shooting for wildfowl until the 20th and, of course, pigeon control under the general licence in February. However, if you want to try something different, ask among your keepering friends for a day helping them control grey squirrels by drey poking.
Eastern grey squirrels were introduced from the USA in the late 19th century as ornamental exotica for the grounds of stately homes. One notable enthusiast was the 11th Duke of Bedford, an eminent
