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The complete guide to knife sharpening

Thursday, August 20, 2020 Paul Austin
A selection of widely available sharpening equipment

What’s the best way to sharpen a knife? How can I maintain an edge on my hunting knife? Phil Siddell reveals all in this guide to knife sharpening

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How to: spot & identify deer signs

Saturday, August 15, 2020 Paul Austin
Tim gives some fresh scapping a good coat of looking at

There’s more to deer stalking than just spotting the animals! Knowing how to identify deer signs is also vital to success; Tim Weston tells us how...

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What type of magazine will I find on sporting rifles?

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Paul Austin
The familiar rotary magazine system of the 10/22

Chris Parkin busts some jargon by explaining in simple terms the three different types of rifle magazine design most commonly found on sporting rifles

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How to age a roe deer

Friday, March 13, 2020 Rebecca Green
Young roe deer, capreolus capreolus, buck in summer at sunset with space for copy. Roebuck with vivid warm colors with positive sentiment.

How can I work out the age of a roe deer?

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Re-training a lurcher for deer tracking

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Rebecca Green
Blue merle rough coated lurcher hunting, waiting for bolt

Is it possible to retrain a lurcher to track deer if its working life has been cut short by injury? Or should I retire the dog completely?

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What to do with the guns of a deceased relative

Friday, November 15, 2019 Emily Damment
Last Will and Testament concept. Fountain pen, seal on desk

Working out what to do with the guns of a deceased relative can add stress to an already traumatic situation. Nick Playford of mfg solicitors offers advice

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