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I've re-posted this in the paid-for shooting section. Thinking 'free' meant free of advert charge, I put it here by accident. Admin - please remove this one if appropriate. We're looking for two full guns to join a walk-stand self-keepered shoot that has decided to press ahead with shooting this year. With suitable contingency plans in place to accommodate social distancing, we've ordered 1000 birds for release in August. Members are expected to do their bit and, even if work parties cannot go ahead, all tasks are delegated. We're particularly looking for someone who is good with machinery maintenance/care but this is not an essential. As we do all the preparatory work and feed duty ourselves, priority will be given to applicants who reside within easily travelling of the shoot. We plan to shoot 8 or 10 days from early Nov. As an experiment, we'll also be organising four evenings duck flighting (mallard and teal) this year on our 5 ponds. Also a Feb roost shoot, and (for deer stalkers) we have a second syndicate of stalkers who shoot over a 400 acre mixed woodland/pasture and have had great success since we started this last year. Shoot is between Monmouth and Chepstow. In past seasons we've released a mixture of phez (1200) and partridge (60) and have achieved an average 50 bird day. With less birds to wood this year we are limiting the risk and therefore expect slightly smaller bags. We are a very friendly shoot with a great sense of camaraderie and a real emphasis on safety. We enjoy good facilities such as a shoot hut and a large, heated lunch facility. PM for details.

Shooting for the Future A joint venture between the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust and BASC. This 2 day course aims to improve your shooting and improve your shoot management. The next event is being held at the Allerton Project Visitor Centre in Loddington, Leicestershire on the 6th and 7th May 2016 Further details of the course and booking instructions can be found hear http://basc.org.uk/sporting-services/basc-training-courses/shooting-for-the-future/ We have received numerous Testimonials from the previous events “The high standard of presentations and coaching reinforced my opinion that conservationists and game shooters are very well represented by GWCT and BASC, who do so much for the environment and their membership, which is open to all.” IW, Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Environmentalist “I’m Still elated from a first class day last Friday.” IB “It was first class” – Mr Walker “The simulator was brilliant. The Coaching session was perfect! And the instructors Superb; Well Done! “– Mr Burkinshaw. “Fantastically informative for someone with little experience of game shooting. Such better value than an hours private lesson at the local clay ground, plus the proceeds go to a worthy cause” – Mr Cormichael “BASC and GWCT have put together an excellent course giving me much to think about, and techniques to help improve my shooting. All staff were extremely friendly with a wealth of experience in all forms of shooting. Very much looking forward to my next course” – Mr Stott “We were both new to shooting and believe that all new certificate holders would benefit from this early insight if they intend to shoot quarry. We are certainly more respectful. Thank you for your time. Very well run and informative course and exceptional value” – Mr and Mrs Mason.