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Hunting: rifle hunting guides, advice and features from the UK and beyond

Few experiences match the focus, fieldcraft and patience demanded by rifle hunting – whether you’re on a Scottish hillside after red stags, threading through woodland in pursuit of roe, or chasing plains game on a once-in-a-lifetime international trip.

Rifle Shooter’s hunting section covers the full breadth of the rifle hunting world – from deer stalking and driven boar to fox control, rabbit shooting and big game hunting abroad. Our contributors are hunters first and writers second, bringing genuine field experience to every feature, guide and destination piece we publish.

We cover species, seasons, calibre selection, shot placement, fieldcraft and the ethical responsibilities that come with hunting – alongside destination features from across Europe, Africa, North America and beyond for those planning an international adventure.

Whether you hunt close to home or dream of distant horizons, this is where the journey starts.

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Articles list
  • Hunting

    Lambing season

    During lambing season, late nights, thermal spotters and careful tactics ensure farmers’ flocks stay safe from hungry predators.

    By Rifle Shooter
  • UK Product Reviews

    STEYR SCOUT II

    Bruce Potts gets his hands on the new Steyr Scout II, a rifle that merges tactical and sporting designs for a versatile, all-purpose rifle that excels without compromise.

    By Rifle Shooter
  • Hunting

    HIGHLAND ADVENTURE

    Will O’Meara is off on a Scottish Highland adventure, where towering hills and vast landscapes set the scene for an unforgettable hunting experience.

    By Rifle Shooter
  • Hunting

    DEER TRACKING DOGS

    As the use of deer-tracking dogs grows in the UK, discussions arise about breeds and standards. Rudi van Kets explains how European models could guide development

    By Rifle Shooter
  • Hunting

    DOUBLE TROUBLE

    Mike Powell has to deal with two foxes that have learned to jump the electric fence around a chicken house – a rare but problematic skill among these predators.

    By Rifle Shooter
  • Hunting

    AT EXTREME RANGE

    Mark Ripley questions the wisdom of using a night-vision scope for long-range shooting after dark and offers some tips for consistent performance at distance

    By Rifle Shooter
  • Hunting

    My best advice

    Will O’Meara finds that a conversation with a newcomer to stalking helps him solidify some nuggets of advice for navigating the nuances of deer stalking.

    By Rifle Shooter
  • Hunting

    From field to freezer Part 1

    For any stalker, maintaining food hygiene is paramount. Alex Hatton explains the best practices for processing deer, including bleeding, gralloching and butchering

    By Rifle Shooter
  • Hunting

    Conservation Controversy

    Emily Damment delves into the complex subject of trophy hunting after Botswana offers to educate Europe on the reality of human-wildlife conflict

    By Rifle Shooter
  • Hunting

    Hen House Heroes

    Mark Ripley and a shooting buddy have to make several visits to a smallholding to deal with a plague of persistent foxes

    By Rifle Shooter
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