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Having moved house a few times and spent a wee while in Scotland I have lost all but one of my permissions. The one permission I have is shotgun only as it carries a few fellows FAC already. I am seeking new permission for FAC, eventually, and shotgun currently. I have just applied for...

I have owned and used shotguns for some years. I have had a long time fancy to reload my own cartridge, just for fun, and will no doubt eventually acquire the various items required. In the meantime I wondered about using a muzzleloading shotgun. I have locked at flint lock designs but not...

I have followed all the on screen instructions yet my paypal account isnt increasing in balance. What might I be doing wrong? Are there other methods of payment?

Usually I hang it by the lback legs, start at the highest point and peel down. I seem to loose a lot of the meat at the front shoulder. Whilst in Africa I watched the local chaps with a goat. They skinned it first from head down then sorted the rest. Any tips please?

He has already proved himself in archery, with a .22 on a bipod (clay at sixty yards) and with a .410. Now he wants to try his hand with a pistol. Any advice, recommendations or offers of pre-owned please.

Bought me some Bushnells while in Scotland a wee while ago. Great binoculars! However, one of the adjustable eye things has jammed. I looked on their site and they offer a thirty year gaurantee on binoclulars but the local gun shop here in Yorkshire dont do Bushnells. Where can I send them...

Two sons love fishing and camping. Is there, in Yorkshire, a pond which is family friendly (not over populated with hardened overnight carp fisher persons that will be disturbed or disturbing) where we can put up a tarp and tent over night? Answers appreciated. Also any tips for succesful...

What is your fall back plan when you are out in the woods / fields and the game will not give it self up for dinner? Usually I carry a 45 litre cool box of goodies (family of six hungry mouths) but what are the alternatives?

A little tale of modest family camping. A very kind gentleman gave permission for me to take my family camping in some of his woodland. He kindly left us a half oil drum BBQ for the fire and strimmed a patch of ground. We begged and borrowed tents and sleeping bags, cooking pots and added it...

To long we have prevaricated when we should have been kitting up. Alas finance is as tight as a ducks bum. So you experienced out doors types what kit for 4 kids do you recomend for low cost or worth the expense.? Any spare kit greatly appreciated.

I want to take the kids out and show them more bushcrafty things. We've done some basic fishing, fire making, shelter building, clothing rules and the like. Now I want them to have oppertunity to hang all the skills together. Where can I take them where I can pitch a couple of tents, light a...

I love offal and liver is my favourite. I love spicey beef jerk. I know you can dry red meat. I know you can dry fish. But can you jerk liver? What is to stop one cutting strips of liver, brining, drying then seasoning and dehydrating? Is it the nature of the organ in question or is it...

I have a pile of axes and knives that need sheaths as well as a Gerber Suspension that needs a pouch. Not having internet buying power, where I can I find suitable leather in York?

My two boys have just come back from their first evening with Beavers. With them came a form which asked what interests, hobbies and pursuits their parents have. Being an outdoor chap when I can what skills of mine might the Beaver group make use of and which ones should I not share (thinking...

I have a deerhunter jacket which has stood me well for many years. However age and rough mileage have taken its toll and its no longer waterproof. A chap on the same beat mentioned proofing his fleece in the washing machine. Was this BS or is there such a product and does it work?

I have one mini maglite AA which sometimes lights up and sometimes not. How do these things work, can I repair it or is it for the bin? Secondly I have an older mini mag lite, the battery is good, bulb is good, but will not light at all. Anyone know of a web site that may be of help. Thank...

need to buy my dad a picnic blanket for his birthday. Next week. Have seen some on internet for about £8 but the posting is nearly as much as the blanket. Does anyone know of a better site to find one where the postage isnt so bad? It needs to be a blanket that has a plastic backing. thanks for...

Many of us ask fungi questions. Now is the time of the fungi. (I have an interest in providing free food for my family) What is the most definative guide to the identification of fungi, whether they are edible or what other uses they may have?

Some member suggested this weekend at loch ken. So thats where I'm heading. Anyone else?

How do secure your shotgun when away from the 'home' cabinet?