The Seven Rules of Firearms Safety
As one of the Mountain Safety Council firearms instructors, I get to present and talk about the ‘Seven Rules of Firearms Safety’ a lot.
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Perfecting the set
On a cold Saturday morning, a couple of well-dressed hunters stroll across a paddock; a large, perfectly conditioned Labrador criss-crosses ahead, tracking the lines hares had run the night before.
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Wild Wings with Little Ones
I sat tight as the shadows grew bigger; overhead appeared two mallards, landing in front of my father.
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Mentoring the Family
There was a piece of paper sitting by the photocopier. Under the heading ‘Boys’ were three questions: ...
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The Basic Principles
Before we start with any new pup, to be totally successful, there are some basic principles we must accept.
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TAKING THAT TROPHY SHOT – Sealing the deal: The Mental Checklist Before Taking a Shot at Your Trophy Stag this Roar.
Being confident in your shot is crucial, and this starts with making sure your rifle is behaving as it should.
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The Mentoring Cycle
Most of us who hunt or fish can recall the names of those who’ve mentored us. In the same way that we’ve benefitted from their willingness to pass on ...
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Assessing Trophy Heads in the Field – During the Roar
There are a few different views about what makes a great trophy stag. For many, the goal is to get ... a good representative of the species they’re hunting.
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TAKING THAT TROPHY SHOT – Shooting under pressure: Make it count!
It may not happen today, tomorrow or next year, but one day you’ll stumble upon the stag of your dreams.
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Chamois and Red Deer Hunting in Extreme Weather Conditions
Extreme weather conditions can affect game animals’ movements considerably. However, we can’t always avoid hunting during periods when we may encounter extreme weather.
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Bow Hunting for First-Timers
Every time I bow hunt, I find myself becoming better than I was on the previous hunt; no two hunts are ever the same, and because of this, I’m constantly learning.
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Gundogs and Deer Work
It’s an irony that the simplest gundog task you can take on is getting a dog ready for deer work, and yet, it seems it’s the subject of very little public information in this country.
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