Shooting Sportsman

27/07/2024

Game Hunting Ireland is known for orchestrating world-class shoots for pheasants, partridge, ducks and more.

On November 10-13 they are hosting an incredible driven shooting experience complete with 4 nights of luxury lodging in an Irish castle!

Inquire online for details about how you and a non-hunting guest can attend: https://gamehuntingireland.com/contact-2/

25/07/2024

Every shotgun owner should be proficient in caring for and maintaining his or her guns. Proper care is a gesture of respect for the gunmaker’s art, and the shotgunner should ritualize a replicable cleaning process. When cleaning and maintenance fall by the wayside, bigger issues arise—issues that can be challenging and costly to mitigate. Here are some valuable tips:

Every shotgun owner should be proficient in caring for and maintaining his or her guns. Proper care is a gesture of respect for the gunmaker’s art, and the

24/07/2024

If you’ve lived to age 60 and eaten three squares daily, you’ve already sat through more than 60,000 meals. How many of those involved wild fish and game, and how many dishes were so good you’ll never forget them? Here are three of my all-time favorites...

If you’ve lived to age 60 and eaten three squares daily, you’ve already sat through more than 60,000 meals. How many of those involved wild fish and game, and

22/07/2024

This past fall the American Ornithological Society announced it will change the English names of all bird species named for people, beginning with 70 to 80 species in the US and Canada.

This past fall the American Ornithological Society announced it will change the English names of all bird species named for people, beginning with 70 to 80

20/07/2024

Dramatic in every way, keeps delivering high-quality over and unders for every kind of use. Check them out!

19/07/2024

Oregon’s Highland Hills Ranch is by all measures a legendary wingshooting lodge. When you book a hunt at this 3,000-acre sporting estate, you are practically assured of having a hunt you will never forget. An interview with HHR co-owner Mindi Macnab illustrates what goes into making a visit to the ranch such an amazing experience.

Highland Hills Ranch in Oregon is a legendary wingshooting lodge. You can book a hunt you will never forget at this 3,000-acre sporting estate.

18/07/2024

Scouts know the following words well: Be prepared. And as the upland seasons approach, it would be wise for hunters to adopt this motto, as well, to ensure that they and their canine companions are safe and successful in the field. The following checklist is a good place to start getting ready.

There is no better time than now to start ticking off the boxes on your preseason checklist. Summer waits for no one, and before you know it cool weather will

16/07/2024

Beautiful engraving on this restored A.H. Fox. Courtesy of .

15/07/2024

Looking to go international? S.J Gittings Field Sports offers driven shoot packages tailored to fit your desires (and budget). Whatever you're gunning for—pheasant, grouse, partridge, Spanish partridge, or Argentinian dove, or a combination—S.J. Gittings Field Sports can set you up with a personalized itinerary and wonderful hospitality. Find the perfect adventure today!

Photography by Walking Gun Field Sports Photography.

https://www.gittings-sporting.com/

14/07/2024

We have a 🔥🔥🔥question! (And apologies for this gun-themed question that intrudes on our focus on wingshooting and shotguns) Is there a name for this style of engraving on this Sauer rifle?

11/07/2024

How much would you pay to hunt in Wisconsin? How about $5? If you’re a resident of the Badger State and haven’t purchased, say, a small-game license for upland hunting ever or in the past 10 years, that’s all you’d pay.

How much would you pay to hunt in Wisconsin? How about $5? If you’re a resident of the Badger State and haven’t purchased, say, a small-game license for

11/07/2024

Guess the maker! Probably not who you think. Hint: 🇩🇪

10/07/2024

"One valuable item to teach a flusher—or any dog—is hand signals. I keep things simple. Left, right and 'here.'"

I’ve had fun hunting over a wide variety of pointing breeds, but I prefer flushers. Some of the pointers have been amazing, but there are advantages with

09/07/2024

Controversial question: Benelli M2 or SBE III? And make a real case for your preference!!!!

08/07/2024

The quarter-million acres that make up South Dakota’s Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge property are home to a seemingly infinite number of pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge. Needless to say, the hunts on this spread are nothing short of epic. But the extent to which one can enjoy his or her visit extends well beyond the bagging of birds in this vast, wild country. Here’s a rundown of just a few of the things “Firesteelers” can look forward to.

While hunting pheasants, sharp-tails and Hungarian partridges at Firesteel Creek Lodge in South Dakota, guests can also enjoy these five things.

07/07/2024

offers a range high-quality wood for the discerning wingshooter. Each blank is hand selected to meet company's high standards.

03/07/2024

Congratulations to Joshua Creek Ranch on celebrating 35 years of wingshooting excellence! This is a place where bird hunters and their families can count on prime hunting and shooting options, customizable itineraries, idyllic resort amenities and warm Texas hospitality.

https://www.joshuacreek.com

03/07/2024

is working on this stunning .410 McKay Brown. Can't wait to see the finished product.

29/06/2024

has a wide range of accessories to accompany you to the field or the range. Oh, and if you're heading to Italy for a summer vacation, we'd suggest a stop at their showroom!

28/06/2024

James Purdey and Sons will toast its 210th anniversary this year by unveiling a bevy of 10 celebratory 28-bores.

James Purdey & Sons will toast its 210th anniversary this year by unveiling a bevy of 10 celebratory 28-bores. The limited-edition set will be built on

27/06/2024

Engraver's tools

26/06/2024

Italy’s exceptional guns come from a handful of families and companies in the Val Trompia, in the province of Brescia. Rizzini is a name with deep roots in the region.

My grandfather traveled from Southern Italy to Ellis Island in 1923, and I am proud of my Italian heritage. While I don’t own a Ferrari or any pieces from

24/06/2024

Now a decade old, Els & Co. artfully designs products—from handstitched cartridge bags to leather-and-oak takedown gun cases—that are made by a small, well-trained cadre of local Xhosa craftswomen.

Perhaps overlooked in the sensory-rich stimulation of wingshooting is the power of smell. From the smoky bouquet of spent gunpowder to the earthy scents of

24/06/2024

There are good hunting dog photos and then there are great hunting dog photos. To us, .the.gsp belongs in the latter category. Love the composition and the wayward left ear!

20/06/2024

Dr. Nicholas Harlow unravels the mystery of an enigmatic gunmaker, James Woodward.

In the history of London gunmaking, there are few companies so little understood as James Woodward & Sons. As was even noted by writers during the late

19/06/2024

During our recent visit to , we witnessed their investment in the latest technology -- fueled by a deep and human commitment to quality. This is where the future is taking shape.

18/06/2024

As summer settles in, we find ourselves remembering dreamlike memories of hunts past.

October arrives in my corner of New England. Across the valley, a wine stain soaks the ridges first, then seeps down into the river bottom where, along the

16/06/2024

Here's to all you fathers out there -- and for those of you who are thinking of your late fathers and grandfathers. These are mine, circa 1952, in northern Minnesota.

14/06/2024

Given it is one of the most popular wingshooting destinations in America, you may have heard of Greystone Castle Sporting Club. We sat down with their manager, Patrick Wall, to ask some FAQs to find out why. Check it out at the link below!

https://shootingsportsman.com/texas-hospitality-at-greystone-castle-sporting-club/

13/06/2024

What hunter doesn’t think that his or her gundog is the best? Such assessments are based on performance, of course, but they also factor in pride and, let’s face it: love. So when it comes time to buy gear for these “top dogs,” it makes sense that only the best will do. This collection of items will serve dogs and their owners in the field and beyond.

What hunter doesn’t think that his or her gundog is the best? Such assessments are based on performance, of course, but they also factor in pride and, let’s