Recent content by Scolopax

The problem is, once one nation does it within Europe, others will follow. As others have said Germany is considering a ban on importing…..

This had been on the cards for a number of years here, the outgoing right wing government almost got the ban over the line but ran out of parliamentary time. This labour government have pledged it in their manifesto but have not brought it forward for their first year legislation plans, but no...

Thanks @h Thank you for this. I am looking to move them on but without identifying them few people have been interested! Looks like you had a lot of fun with them!

I recently inherited a box of 300 grain bullets for the 375. Any idea what they are?

That’s exactly what Latin names are for- a common language so there are no misunderstandings!

Sadly ptarmigan and capercaillie are in Scotland only we get the reds and black in wales. Other birds in wales- snipe, lots of duck, wood pigeon, geese, partridge and pheasant. My go to is still woodcock! I work hpr’s for them and there little better than walked up and finding your dog on...

Hi Velo Dog, We have the red grouse, black grouse, capercaillie and the ptarmigan- I believe the ptarmigan is the same species as yours (lagopus mutus). Have been to Canada a couple of times- familiar with your spruce and rough grouse, or ditch chickens as they call them! Great way to spend...

Yeah- add kudu! Kudu was on my list of ‘maybe’ until I found ‘the one’.

Yes that’s them. Great scenery, does not get much better does it.

Hi All, Having taken a lot of info from the forum over the years, finally joined! In Wales I hunt red deer, fallow deer and wild goats in the mountains (couple of pics attached to show what they’re like). Really enjoy bird shooting mainly for woodcock. Africa wise, worked in SA a good while...