Spain welcome to our World

I know you are asking the question, what in the world does he mean? Today was a very landmark day in the history of Spain, very similar to what happened here in UK. The northern part of Spain, the government there voted, by a small number but still a win, to ban Bull Fighting, weather you agree of disagree with Bull Fighting. The government has not given the freedom to adults to make that choice.

Very similar to what happened to Fox hunting here in UK, the government took away that decision as humans to make. A few years ago, while in Cordoba, Spain we went to a Bull Fight. The guys in the ring, are not peasants from the local village, or chavs hanging out on the corners, these are the true trained professionals. They actually get paid the same and some more than footballers, but each time they get in the ring, it could be the last! Unlike footballers, don't get me wrong about footballers, but still 3/4 ton Bull vs. a round ball??...oh, and if the bull does get the matador, the matador usually does not survive, if they get the horn in the thigh, but the matador knows that, and it is his decision to go into the ring, not the government. The evening was full of every part of the city, from children that was there with friends, to couples going out on a date, and even a Hill billy tourist wanting to see and be a part of the tradition! Oh, forgot to mention, there was no fighting, no body pissed up, no bad language...and now we could be seeing the thin end of the wedge to something that has been a part of Spain for over a 1000 years.
People of Spain, keep the bull fighting, keep the cured hams, keep the partridge shooting, keep the montinera, keep Spain Spain.....olee!!

Spring Roe buck hunting in SW England

Our Sprig Roe Buck hunting was some of the best to date....Even with the hard winter we had, hard to believe we had a hard winter with the temps we are having now. The Roe Buck hunting guides, said there was plenty of Good Roe Bucks, but the Roe bucks were taking their time cleaning the antlers, due to the cold winter and late spring. But when the Roe bucks did clean their antlers, some excellent trophies where about. The Roe buck hunters from Italy had trip of a life time, with all 3 hunters harvesting some of the best Roe Bucks this spring anywhere in England!

In Scotland they also had some Excellent Roe buck hunting, a bit later than usual, but once the bucks started cleaning the antlers, good sport was to be had. We have heard reports of some estates, just not having any hunting the Roe this spring and would not be harvesting any Roe Bucks till the rut later this summer..

For those hunters that made it out this spring, Well done! Roe Buck hunters that missed the spring hunt..don@ worry, the season doesn't end until 31st of Oct in England, and then the Fallow and Cwd kick off.

Enjoy the summer! thank you for your time. Enjoy the outdoors.

Still doesn't feel like Spring

The clocks have changed, the day light is longer, but its still cold...and the guys in Northern Ireland and Scotland, feel for you.
With these changes has to mean a couple of things:
1. the grass is growing and I will soon need to cut it.
2. Chinese Water Deer, season is ending, and we have had some super bucks this season....I think the best we have ever had.
3. If Chinese Water Deer is ending Roe Bucks is kicking off.
Roe buck season starts the beginning of April, when a large portion of Europe doesn't begin until the first of May...get yourself to the range and get the rifle re-sighted in. With the Roe bucks in Croatia, we are offering Roe buck hunting with Free Wild Boar!!! you still need to harvest a Roe buck, but if a nice Boar decides to say hello...say hello back! Look at the offer on the site, www.Sportingagent.com and then click to the Wild boar section!

When we do get some warm weather, the crops in the fields will grow like mad, the river water will warm up just that little bit, and the big brown trout will come out to play. TIP: small flies, thin leader, and stay hidden in the bushes beside the river, don't stick out like a sore thumb. I know bright colors seem to be trendy, leave them for friday night, keep the drab colors, as if you was going pigeon shooting.
Then with the Ice melting, you can be the springers will be showing....
We all think that when winter is finally over the sport stops....

Here at www.Sportingagent.com things are really getting busy for spring,
So as much as I hate cutting the grass, and hacking back the shrubs, there is still plenty of excellent sport to be had here in UK and Europe.
Thanks!
Bryan Nelson
Sportingagent.com

Spring Wood pigeon shooting and Al Gore

Since December the 14th, we have had winter, not that I am complaining, its good that we are having a proper winter...I know my fuel oil supplier is loving it..I still find it a bit strange that oil and energy prices around the world are dropping except here in UK, where the prices just keep going up and up. And Al Gore, where had he disappeared too?? Probably still flying around the world flogging his book making millions, making the millions, well done to him, the problem is, he think is is better than any of us and that is where it comes un-stuck for me. And then that leads to more tax on anything that we use for heating, travel etc. This so called global warmering is now such a big business, and I don't think its global warming but the earth evolving...But that is enough on how I feel about Global warming and Mr, Gore.

Pigeon shooting, things are starting to heat up, every day that we are not having rain, the birds are feeding like mad, find the right field and you will have a great day of sport, not saying 100's of shots but still a good day out.
A TIP, THESE BIRDS ARE ALL ADULT BIRDS, NOT LIKE THE YOUNG BIRDS THAT YOU GET IN SUMMER SHOOTING, BUILD A GOOD HIDE, GET THE DECOYS OUT EARLY, AND BE PATIENT...THESE BIRDS HAVE PROBABLY SEEN EVERY DECOY PATTERN AROUND.
We have some great guides that would be more than happy you show the tricks.

Right now is great time foe CWD, Muntjac and Fallow...we have around 7 weeks left in the season...Get out there and enjoy it..

Sorry it is short, more later

Shoot straight!

Mini driven rough shooting/rural business

The best Christmas staff party ever...That was what our customers said last week, after they had been on a proper mini driven/rough shooting day, here in the Lincolnshire Wolds... The team was from Essex, and the usual Christmas staff party was, you know, a meal at the local pub, a few drinks and the next morning a very sore head. These guys had never done game shooting, clays yes, game no...What a cracken day, some fantastic sporting birds, but I am going to say this, the guys caught the weather just ring, a good winters day...We had the team out in the country all day, they left at dark, after walking up and down the Lincs Wolds. The team stayed in one of the little hotels in Woodhall Spa, they had booked a meal in one of the local pubs. The only reason I mention this, is the government is getting ready for another raft of taxes and bull that they are going to feed us, make us thing "oh are not they the holy ones!" As a small business, by the way, this government only wants business that have a staff of over 5000 people, under that size, they don't care. They do nothing to help, I mean nothing, so its always good to hear when someone stays over night, has a good days sport, brings a bit of money into the local economy...
I have heard of more than one business that has left UK for brighter future else where. Where are they going?? USA, France, Germany where the government actually wants small rural business to work! Thanks for your time, and next time you go out and stay at a pub, and eat out...Thanks for supporting a few small rural business!

Countryside and Autumn

For ya'll guys that are stuck indoors, time for a day off, of a sicky which ever...The conditions are amazing and have been for a couple of weeks. Not the best for driven shooting but spot on for deer stalking etc. I have lived here for around 15 years and this has to be one of the driest Autumns I can remember...Tip Get out and enjoy it!! Looking at the weather forecast, looks like the leaves will be gone monday afternoon, with 2 days of rain and wind, that will be it!

Just a bit of a reminder....Fallow hinds come into season Nov.1, give us a ring, we have loads of deer stalking around....and estate guns to use.

For those that are looking for that fantastic driven day...We have a cracker of a bargin £3800 for min. 150 bird day, all hospitality, gun bus everything...Date Nov. 18 first come first gets...Our day at the beginning of the New Year at Holywell is gone!
We was there last week and had a great day, the team of guns had a great time and we had a great time with them...Hope to see you guy soon!

Quick shotgun tip: If you are shooting winged game,ie Pheasants..and can't seem to connect. Try a couple of fixers, shoot with one eye open, focus on the bird, keep the gun moving. but most of all mount the gun, with the stock touching the cheek first. Give that a try, a fellow gun gave me those tips last week when I just could seem to get on them.

Thanks for your time and get out there and enjoy it, before you know it, it will be spring...

Happy shooting!

Lincolnshire Driven Game!

We have just had back to back days Driven Partridge and Pheasant shooting here in the Lincs. Wolds. Living here I take it for granted, but if I was to say we have both Traditional driven and High bird shooting all with in just a few miles of each other, giving the gun exceptional value for money, and people living in London, less than 2 hours away.Also, a big bonus is we are that quite a bit drier than the west of the UK. Not saying we don't get our far share of rain, but in general its much drier. And when out shooting and wanting to have a great time, cold wet windy rain can really at times change the mood.
Friday our clients shot at a Traditional driven shoot, producing challenging Partridges and Pheasants, a little gem of a shoot, only the locals know about the shoot. Needless to say, everyone had a great time, with plenty of sport for all.
Saturday, High bird shoot, in the Wolds of Lincolnshire, with some of the Partridges and Pheasants just to good for the guns, again great time had by all. The two days went by in a flash, its now sunday night and time to start next week.
There are still days avaiable for some Great Sport here in the Wolds, if you are interested, drop me a line at Bryan@Sportingagent.com

Oh, the Fallow bucks are rutting like made here, don't about anywhere else, and some nice bucks have been taken.

Hope everyone is enjoying some sport in the first part of October, please get out and have a good time, cause it soon will be February 1!

Shoot straight,
Bryan