- News and Reports
17/08/2006 - The grouse season opens with some mixed reports
After the disasters of last year and the fact there were less breeding stock around, this season has opened reasonably well in England and in southern Scotland.
01/08/2006 - Assuring the future of Shooting
Oliver Harwood, Chief Surveyor at the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) reports on the new Shoot Assurance Scheme.
01/06/2006 - Argentina provides a new level of shooting and accommodation
Dan Reynolds returns to Argentina and finds that the Hayes Brothers of the Corboda region have once again improved their world renowned dove shooting. With endless sporting birds and the new Estancia 'El Colibiri' clients can feel completely at home while being royally entertained. This great estate shows how top quality dove shooting goes hand in hand with luxurious accommodation, massages, wine tasting and exceptional lunches.
19/05/2006 - Adam Bromfield reports on his recent shooting trip aboard the Rovos Rail
The Rovos Rail Train is situated in Southern Africa and provides a luxurious mobile shooting lodge for even the most discerning of guests. With Quarry ranging from rock pigeons to Egyptian Geese, guests are guaranteed high quality shooting. Adam Bromfield shows us here the delights of having a luxury train and testing wild quarry at your disposal.
01/03/2006 - Information on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
With the threat of avian influenza to the seasons shooting programme many people have been concerned with its impact on next seasons sport. Roxtons has been working very closely with certain shoots and advises guns to look carefully at the terms and conditions for any days booked as estates are operating a different number of policies. This article takes a look at possible options and information.
20/02/2006 - A look at another cracking season in the UK and overseas
With a season of highs and lows in the UK and with what some would describe as the worst grouse season in living memory, it may come as a shock that both the pheasant and partridge seasons unfolded surprisingly well. We see that the big names all produced some exceptional shooting while Europe and South America remain both strong and in demand with five star accommodation complementing their superb shooting.
12/08/2004 - Adam Bromfield reports on Dove shooting in Morocco
If you want a relaxing holiday combined with superb shooting it seems that Morocco is the perfect destination. With 2 flights a day of Turtle Doves, a swimming pool, masseuse and impeccable service, who could want more? Catering for the shooter and non shooter alike it is an ideal destination for couples. This goes to show, as Adam discovers, that Morocco can provide a combination of great sport and great living.