Women’s Shooting

Getting into shooting can be a daunting experience – especially as a novice. That’s why we’re continuing to source articles and blogs from ladies in shooting to help inspire and inform. From what to wear on a game day to getting used to the lingo with our shooting glossary. If there’s anything you’d like to see more of, let us know!

Women’s Shooting Breeks: How To Choose Yours

Written by Lucy Allen, On The Peg

I was excited to receive my first invitation of the season, to be greeted by a cloud of tweedy dust and moth holes resembling what were my old faithful breeks.… Read more »

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Get Prepared For The Season Ahead

Written by The Country Girls UK

We’ve put together a short list of things to remember ahead of the game season, and good ideas of items to take with you on the day! We’ve also included… Read more »

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Mental Health And Applying For Your Licence

Written by Caroline Roddis, Founder Of Medcert

If you’ve made it past the Eurovision coverage in the papers over the past couple of days you might have seen that the Archbishop of Canterbury was recently fined for… Read more »

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All You Need To Know About A CGUK Membership

Written by The Country Girls UK

You may be wondering what it means to be a member of The Country Girls UK, and so we thought we would put it all in one place for you!… Read more »

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ACT NOW Campaign: BASC

Written by BASC

David Boden, BASC’s Engagement Manager for Wales, tells us why it is so very important that members and the wider shooting community support the association’s ACT NOW campaign and respond… Read more »

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Lost And Found

Written by Kathryn Dominey

Before joining The Country Girls I had always wanted to learn to shoot, inspired by my love of eating pheasant when I was younger (I genuinely had smoked pheasant sandwiches… Read more »

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Shooting And Ear Protection

Written by ISOtunes

When it comes to Shooting & Hunting – it’s very important to have the right attire. Now that isn’t just the right style of boots, your tweed jacket, and the… Read more »

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Women Who Work In Fieldsports

Written by Louisa Clutterbuck

Women Who Work in Fieldsports (WWWF) was created to start a strong female network of women who work within the shooting and fishing sector. It is for women who may… Read more »

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BASC News Update: February – March 2023

With thanks to BASC

MPs refute woodcock petition claims in parliamentary debate  A debate on a petition to limit the shooting season for woodcock held in Parliament recently saw MPs push back on claims… Read more »

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Shooting Glasses 101 – An in-depth guide

Written by Jack Harris from X Sight Sport

I have been a keen clay shooter for several years and have always had a passion for design and eyewear. When The Country Girls UK asked me if I would… Read more »

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