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Love Birds Bag Each Other!
February 1st, 2012 00:00 AM
GunsOnPegs were delighted to receive a call from a long standing member who was truly blown away when he met his perfect match, who was also a fellow member on a shoot in Norfolk.
Henry Skeffington met Sophie briefly in December 2009 when she was running her own shoot day. Henry told us that it was love at...
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Dealing with Poor Breeding in Released Pheasants
January 31st, 2012 00:00 AM
Hand-reared released pheasants that survive shooting do not breed well. Research shows that with good habitat and limited predation, juvenile released birds might produce only one chick for every ten produced by wild birds.
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Two weeks, 9 shoots and 2,500 miles!
January 4th, 2012 00:00 AM
Golly, the latter part of December was a busy time, no wonder the Christmas cards didn’t get written this year! I visited a wonderful set of shoots that took me to Wales, Cumbria, East Anglia, Exmoor, back to East Anglia and then to Wiltshire.
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The GunsOnPegs Members Survey 2011 Results
January 3rd, 2012 00:00 AM
We would like to say a huge thank you to all those who took part in our members survey, your input is invaluable and this will have a significant impact on the development work we are currently undertaking on GunsOnPegs. We received over 1000 responses to the survey and the feedback has provided us with an essential...
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A Very Warm Welcome at Hooton Pagnell Estate
December 21st, 2011 00:00 AM
Booking shooting somewhere you have never shot before always seems to me a very daunting task; how are you to know if the shoot will live up to your expectations? Will the other Guns talk to you? What happens if I shoot like I couldn’t hit a barn door?!
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Roast Glazed Duck with Spiced Red Cabbage Recipe
December 7th, 2011 00:00 AM
As the festive season draws ever closer, why not try this winter warmer.
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Individual Game Pies Recipe
December 7th, 2011 00:00 AM
A fantastic recipe to keep warm on a shoot day or just for comfort during these chilly months.
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A Hidden Gem of a Shoot
December 7th, 2011 00:00 AM
I sometimes find when you are out shooting, that you can judge a shoot on how well (or badly!) you and the rest of the Guns shoot, which really shouldn’t be the case, so I was more than happy to go and visit one of my favourite shoots as a spectator.
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Support our Sport with Presents for Pheasants!
December 1st, 2011 00:00 AM
Text GWCT11 to 70070 to donate!
Support our Sport by donating to the Released Pheasant Appeal.
GunsOnPegs are running a Christmas JustTextGiving campaign, in support of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s (GWCT’s)
Three times lucky at Raby Castle!
November 23rd, 2011 00:00 AM
Some people wouldn’t dream of going on holiday with their family, let alone on a trip where most of them are holding Shotguns! However, my family’s annual shooting trips cannot come soon enough every year, more so this year as we were shooting somewhere and something completely new.
We were staying at...
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Kings - New Sponsor for GunsOnPegs
November 16th, 2011 00:00 AM
GunsOnPegs (GOP) is delighted to announce a new sponsor, Kings Game Cover and Conservation Crops.
What can Kings do for Shoots on GunsOnPegs?
Kings is a leading supplier of management guidance and seed products to farmers and game and conservation managers throughout the UK and Europe. The business is...
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Are you booking a shoot? - Consider these questions!
November 9th, 2011 00:00 AM
Here are some questions to consider asking to ensure you have a great day!
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Isle of Muck - Fantastic Fun!
November 9th, 2011 00:00 AM
Our trip to the Isle of Muck in the Hebrides is the most eagerly awaited shooting trip of our season. Why? Shooting is not just about the shooting itself, but all the fun you can have with a group away on a 4 night tour. This year was even better than the last one.
On the way there...
With a 10 hour drive to my...
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Taking your Dog on a Shoot Day
November 8th, 2011 00:00 AM
If you are planning on taking your dog out shooting for the first time this season or just need to brush up on some tips to avoid a shoot day dog disaster, then read more from Ian Clinton from the Working Dog Company.
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Kirk Yetholm - 7th November 2011
November 7th, 2011 00:00 AM
Dad and I were very kindly invited to Kirk Yetholm, in the Borders, by Bill Hannan who runs the shoot there. Bill has sold a number of days through GunsOnPegs and wanted us to see the shoot and the fantastic land that he shoots over.
About a year and a half ago, Bill emailed me asking me to help him post his...
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Can’t afford an English Side by Side? Cobblers! - Steve Horton
November 2nd, 2011 00:00 AM
Following on from my Blog last week, a number of people commented on how people should not shoot for posterity reasons and that my opinions in regard to the use of classic side by sides on driven days were outdated, snobbish and ruled out so many people due to the cost of an English side by side. What a load of...
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A Three Bird Roast
November 2nd, 2011 00:00 AM
A McRipley day at Ripley Castle in Yorkshire...
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Pheasant, Partridge and Turkeys - Just for Ladies take Ripley Castle by Storm
November 1st, 2011 00:00 AM
A 'mixed' bag takes on a whole new meaning at Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire.
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Have Your Say - Win a days shooting!
October 26th, 2011 00:00 AM
At GunsOnPegs we are continuously looking for ways to improve our free impartial service and, as a result, we are delighted to announce that we will be redeveloping the website and eNewsletter during the coming months - but we would really value your feedback and ideas so we have produced our first Members...
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Is this an end to the side by side?
October 26th, 2011 00:00 AM
Has the driven shooting community fell out of love with the classic old English side by side shotgun, or is it just progress? I sincerely hope not.
I remember as a young beater (some 20+ years now) on the Ragley Hall Estate being “Told off” by my Uncle for starring and giggling at the various attendee...
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Shooting Abroad is Easier Than You Think
October 12th, 2011 00:00 AM
What to expect when shooting abroad - a guide to licences, carrying your gun on a plane and the all important birds.
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A Great End to the Summer Pheasant Recipe
October 5th, 2011 00:00 AM
Winter’s not quite upon us, so try this sensational salad as reminder of the summer.
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A Simple Partridge Recipe
October 5th, 2011 00:00 AM
Partridge doesn't have to be roasted, so why not try this simple Autumn recipe as an alternative?
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The Finest British Made Leather Goods
September 22nd, 2011 00:00 AM
GunsOnPegs leather goods partner, Albion Sporting, show us how they make possibly the finest British made leather sporting goods, here in the UK.
Albion Sporting was founded in 2011 by Annie Belton and Fin Green, through a combined passion of field sports and quality craftsmanship.
For Annie, leather was...
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GunsOnPegs & Smiths Gore Shoot Intentions Results 2011
September 20th, 2011 00:00 AM
The Shoot Intentions Survey follows the Shoot Benchmarking Survey, which looked at the costs of running a shoot and is designed to give greater clarity of the industry’s sentiment towards the season.
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Gun Fit, Based on an Instructors View
September 15th, 2011 00:00 AM
By Mark King of Clay to Game Shooting Services
I have approached this article as an instructor explaining gun fit and all its facets to a client who has approached me with various shooting issues. Common complaints can be, The gun never shoots where I am looking, I can really feel the recoil and my face is always...
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GunsOnPegs don’t make Sloe Gin, but if we did it would probably be the best in the world....
September 15th, 2011 00:00 AM
As it's that time of the year, we thought we'd put together a selection of Sloe recipes for those that don't already have a tried and tested favourite. Many are held under lock and key but the ones below aren't!
It seems as though, from our limited research, that the variation in recipes are huge!...
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Job Opportunity at GunsOnPegs
September 12th, 2011 00:00 AM
GunsOnPegs are seeking a Web Developer to join this very fast growing internet business.
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Savills Grouse Moor News
September 1st, 2011 00:00 AM
To find out more about the grouse season this year please read more.
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GunsOnPegs & Smiths Gore Shoot Benchmarking Survey 2011
July 29th, 2011 00:00 AM
The results of this year’s Shoot Benchmarking Survey, conducted by GunsOnPegs and Smiths Gore, has shed some much needed light on how shoots up and down the country have fared over the past 12 months.
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Looking to book some Shooting?
July 27th, 2011 00:00 AM
Booking shooting days can be mind-boggling; with so many places to shoot in Scotland it’s difficult to know where to begin.
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Tribunal says Syndicates are VAT Free
June 20th, 2011 00:00 AM
Tribunal says Syndicates are VAT Free
More and more shoots are having to battle with VAT – a recent court case has shown that VAT for Syndicates is not just. Here Douglas Gordon, Saffrey Champness VAT expert explains more.
Hard on the heels of the Thimbleby case comes the welcome decision of the...
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The GWCT Scottish Game Fair 2011 - Scone Palace, Perthshire
June 17th, 2011 00:00 AM
GunsOnPegs are in full flow with their preparations for this year’s GWCT Scottish Game Fair, which is being held at Scone Palace in Perthshire from 1st until 3rd July 2011.
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GunsOnPegs Fieldsports Members Raise £7000 for the GWCT Released Pheasant Appeal
June 8th, 2011 00:00 AM
The GunsOnPegs Fieldsports shoot insurance scheme has helped to raise more than £7,000 towards the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s wild pheasant research programme.
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Albion Sporting Launch with GunsOnPegs at Ian Coley Shooting Ground
May 25th, 2011 00:00 AM
Tuesday 17th May 2011 saw the launch of Albion Sporting's fantastic range of leather goods designed for the shooting industry. See the fun that was had!
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CLA Game Fair 2011 - Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
May 16th, 2011 00:00 AM
GunsOnPegs is super-sizing its stand at this year’s CLA Game Fair, which is being held at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire from 22 until 24 July 2011. The award-winning website is showcasing the CLA Game Fair’s first ever double Decker stand!
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Idiot’s Guide to Booking Shooting
April 11th, 2011 00:00 AM
The Things a Shoot Owner Will Really Need to Know to Sell You What You Want
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Communicating Ear-Defenders
March 11th, 2011 00:00 AM
They do 'exactly what it says on the tin'! Ear-Defenders connected to radios so you and your friends can have hands-free banter during a drive! Incredible!
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Shoot Benchmarking Survey 2011
February 2nd, 2011 00:00 AM
We are now ready to receive responses to the highly talked about GunsOnPegs & Smiths Gore Shoot Benchmarking Survey 2011.
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The GWCT Released Pheasant Appeal
January 27th, 2011 00:00 AM
At the end of the season over one million released hens will try to breed. Most will not succeed. What if they did? Supported by the GunsOnPegs Fieldsports Club.
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Don’t shoot without insurance!
January 6th, 2011 00:00 AM
If you have a day coming up or are taking a guest for a day, make sure you have the correct insurance. The GunsOnPegs Fieldsports Club provides a very affordable solution.
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January Sales & Opportunities
December 29th, 2010 00:00 AM
Dear Member Gun,
We hope you had a great Christmas and have enjoyed any days shooting recently. GunsOnPegs is as busy as ever with many last minute opportunities appearing on the website. It really is a case of keeping an eye on the availability as days are coming and going quite quickly due to cancellations...
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A Christmas Cracker
December 14th, 2010 00:00 AM
Dear Member Gun,
First of all, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Many members that we have spoken to in the last few weeks are going to be out in the Field this Christmas whether it be on a family shoot or with your syndicate. Personally, we feel a day out between Christmas and New Year tops...
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Spot the Pheasant- Free Competition- Huge Prize!!
December 9th, 2010 00:00 AM
We cannot thank our sponsors enough for the size of the prize fund on offer for our Christmas Spot the Pheasant competition. If you haven't seen our Spot the Pheasant competition before, it is very simple and free to enter.
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Perfect for Christmas- with a Voucher Code!
November 9th, 2010 00:00 AM
Berry Bros & Rudd are offering GunsOnPegs Members a Voucher Code to redeem £50 on all orders of £250 this Christmas!
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Full Time Job Opportunity at GunsOnPegs
October 12th, 2010 00:00 AM
A recent Graduate is required for IT / Business Support opportunities in Central London.
The business is looking for someone with IT skills, design capability & some business skills.
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Shoot Cancellation Insurance
September 27th, 2010 00:00 AM
We have launched a new instant online quote and payment system for shoot cancellation insurance. Insuring your day against bad weather couldn't be easier and with very competitive quotes, you need not look any further!
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Pol Roger Spot the Pheasant Competition
September 7th, 2010 00:00 AM
Congratulations to Cosmo Wellings for winning a .410 shotgun at the CLA Game Fair and to the 3 other winners who take home a magnum of Pol Roger Champagne each.
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Shooting: The Sports: The Facts
September 1st, 2010 00:00 AM
Watch this very interesting video from The Shooting Sports Trust. Simply click Find/Read More to see the link and article.
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The Glorious 12th is Here!
August 12th, 2010 00:00 AM
Once again, the season is upon us! The Glorious 12th is here and it always stirrs a few people into action who have forgotten about shooting since February 1st! Here is a taster of some great offers for those that are still not booked up for this year...
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