Category: Glorious Twelfth
Everything You Need To Know About The Glorious Twelfth
This year’s Glorious Twelfth marks the start of the grouse shooting season. From August 12th to December 10th, the UK’s grouse moors will ring with the sound of gunshots, and many a hearty meal will be eaten. Ahead of the Glorious Twelfth, here’s everything you need to know about one of the most important dates… Read more →
12 Glorious Reasons To Choose Gunplan
The Glorious Twelfth marks the start of the new shooting season. Whether you’ve been shooting for years or are newly inspired, now is the perfect time to make sure you’re properly protected on your next shoot with specialist shooting insurance. We’ve rounded up 12 ‘Glorious’ reasons why you should choose Gunplan. Read More: The Seasonal Shooting Calendar… Read more →
How To Bag your First Grouse: Top Tips
Glorious Twelfth is almost here, meaning keen shooters the country over will be preparing their shooting bag in anticipation of a season full of grouse and partridge. But what happens if you’re a novice when it comes to game shooting? Luckily, we’re here to help, with everything you need to know to bag your first… Read more →
Glorious Twelfth: A Brief History
Ask any shooting fan what the most important day of the calendar year is, and there will only be one answer. The 12th August is a sacred date, dubbed by some the ‘New Years Day of hunting’, for it marks the start of the 121-day grouse shooting season – commonly known as the ‘Glorious Twelfth’…. Read more →
A Guide To Grouse Shooting Etiquette
Grouse shooting is full of deeply held traditions and subtle codes of behaviour that can be confusing to a newcomer, but the etiquette is not as complicated as it looks. We spoke to Kiri, owner of Athina Sporting – a shooting and hunting trip business based in Kent – on how one should conduct themselves… Read more →
Shooting Brakes – The Best Of The Best
We’ve all grown accustomed to relying on the trusty Land Rover when it comes to transporting shooting parties and equipment to and fro. But despite how great it is, with its masses of luggage space and four-wheel drive, we decided more research was needed on the type of car specifically designed to serve all the… Read more →
Celebrate The Glorious Twelfth with five of the best restaurants
The Glorious Twelfth is an annual event not to be missed, and for those who are joining the hunt, we wish you a safe and successful day. This yearly tradition is an exciting time for those enjoying a spot of walked-up grouse hunting, but it’s also a brilliant time for those who enjoy everything that… Read more →
Getting ready for the Glorious Twelfth
The Glorious Twelfth marks the start of the grouse shooting season. From 12th August – 10th December, the UK’s grouse moors ring with the sound of gunshots as hunters gather for the red grouse shooting season. Leading up to one of the most important dates on the shooting calendar, we have some top tips to… Read more →