Coming towards the end of the season and perhaps time now to reflect.
Is Gameshooting losing its direction?
We seem to have people who are obsessed with shooting AT 80 yard Pheasants , but to little effect.
We seem to have cartridge manufacturers loading ridiculous Game loads and charging stupid money .
We appear to have Gameshoots run where they fly Pheasants and Partridge off the top of one hill to the top of another with no thought about Guns placed in totally unsuitable terrain below. This in my opinion is not Gamekeeping or a good shoot.
What is a sensible amount of money to tip the Keeper ? £20 per hundred upto £50 per hundred at some shoots whether you have had a good day or not it is good form and expected. If you are fortunate to be on a 500 bird day is it really necessary to tip the Keeper £250 per Gun?
Sorry if I sound disgruntled , but it just me feeling that if we carry on this way , the working man will be priced out of a very enjoyable sport.
Your thoughts please.
Is Gameshooting losing its direction?
We seem to have people who are obsessed with shooting AT 80 yard Pheasants , but to little effect.
We seem to have cartridge manufacturers loading ridiculous Game loads and charging stupid money .
We appear to have Gameshoots run where they fly Pheasants and Partridge off the top of one hill to the top of another with no thought about Guns placed in totally unsuitable terrain below. This in my opinion is not Gamekeeping or a good shoot.
What is a sensible amount of money to tip the Keeper ? £20 per hundred upto £50 per hundred at some shoots whether you have had a good day or not it is good form and expected. If you are fortunate to be on a 500 bird day is it really necessary to tip the Keeper £250 per Gun?
Sorry if I sound disgruntled , but it just me feeling that if we carry on this way , the working man will be priced out of a very enjoyable sport.
Your thoughts please.