"One of those days that one remembers for a life time".

"One of those days that one remembers for a life time".

That was how four guns from the Midlands described there day with us in Dorset. They joined a small syndicate on an informal 50 bird driven day. And, well, if their complements at the end of the day were anything to go by, I rekon they had value for money.

It turned out to be quite an memorable day for me as well. Not only did our host offer me the opportunity to take a vacant place in the line.

To which I should say I did not do the magnificently presented birds any credit.

And then, when I checked my phone at the close of play there was an urgent message for a client who suddenly had a gap in his schedule and wanted to know if I could set up an African Plains Game hunt. That wouldn't normally be an issue but he wants to go next week!

Frantic phone calls to Africa secured a five day management hunt for Kudu, Waterbuck and Impala. 

Although the hunting season is closed in South Africa, our reserve has an exemption certificate for management hunts and desperately need to thin out some of their herds to avoid over grazing, so all is well.

All I have to do now, is work out if I can get to Africa and back for next Saturdays Duck and Pheasant day! 

Written by Sporting Agent
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Dogs and friends

One of the big pleasures I have in life is working a dog on a pheasant shoot. I have to say that I enjoy picking up, just as much as standing on a peg. Indeed probably more. What could be better than a days shooting with a good dog?

As the years roll on, one tends to remember all the good times and try to forget the embarrassing moments when dog and man had an ‘off day’ and were defiantly not working in harmony. Of-course that’s where friends come in. Friends, who can remember every details of those days and remind you about them every now and again, especially in the pub after a shoot.

Whatever your background shooting people have a great way of light heartedly enjoying a day in the field together. I can’t think of a day’s sport that hasn’t included lots of laughs, mickey taking and comradely banter that comes from being in the field with like-minded people.

And if one has a dog or two to enjoy the day with, then even better.

Written by Sporting Agent