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Ian Sweetman of Sweetman & Co has carved out a reputation for blending raw passion, precision craftsmanship, and a refreshingly transparent approach to bespoke British gunmaking.
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Capreolus Club member Mo Shiran explores whether the .300 WSM is the overlooked unicorn of modern cartridges, combining record-setting precision, versatile hunting performance, and efficient design, yet never achieving the popularity it seems to deserve.
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September arrives with a shift in the air. The leaves start to curl, the mornings take on a chill, and in the woods and on the open hill, something stirs. For deer stalkers, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for: the rut begins.
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Each year, as August rolls in and the open season for Fallow buck, Red stag, and Sika stag in England and Wales commences, I find myself issuing the same advice: hold your horses and don’t get too excited.
And each year, without fail, I ignore it.
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The British Government has confirmed that a full ban on most lead ammunition will come into force by 2029, following a three-year transition period starting in 2026.
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With the eagerly anticipated Roe rut due to kick off at the end of the month, July represents one of the most exciting months in the deer stalkers calendar.
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This article explores how WildTrackPro, in partnership with the Shooting and Hunting Academy, is transforming woodland management through a new online course that equips professionals to collect, interpret, and act on mammal impact data with precision and consistency.
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In a welcome move for the shooting community, the Government has announced that sound moderators will no longer be subject to separate firearms licensing controls.
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We all know that deer can cause environmental damage when populations go unchecked, so how confident are you in spotting the signs and understanding the impact on your woodland?
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As a stalking outfitter in the UK, it’s not in my interests to tell you not to go stalking, but hey, integrity is everything! And in June that’s exactly what I am going to advise that you do.

















