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After a long days shooting, sometimes you just nee

After a long days shooting, sometimes you just need to take a break!
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These are common headlines around the world: “T

These are common headlines around the world:

“The food supply chain is breaking”

“The food supply chain is broken”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has broken the food chain”

"A bold headline and a pretty scary messages for the majority of people. Why? Because it all boils down to food security. Do you know where your food comes from?"

This is an extract from our latest 'Friend in the Field' feature with Robbie Kröger, the founder of Blood Origins ( @bloodorigins ), an organisation that is passionate about all things hunting.

Robbie explains how important it is to understand where your food comes from, and how food is an integral part of why we hunt.
If you can source your own food, you will always have a 'freezer full of peace of mind'.

Read the full article on the News section of our website -
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Follow @bloodorigins for incredible content, based around the truth about hunting.
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Gundogs are such an important part of game shootin

Gundogs are such an important part of game shooting and are a true friend in the field. From spaniels to labradors, or something a bit different, what would your ideal breed of gundog be? Comment below...

This wonderful photo was taken by our infield photographer, George Gunn @georgegunnphoto
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Only six weeks to go until the Glorious Twelfth. A

Only six weeks to go until the Glorious Twelfth.
Are you excited for the start of a new game season? Our four-legged friends certainely are!
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Questions you've always wanted to ask a Sporting A

Questions you've always wanted to ask a Sporting Agent...

Have you ever wondered what a Sporting Agent does, or just exactly how useful they can be?
We asked 20 questions to one of our Sporting Agents, and the answers are on our website.

Visit www.williampowellsporting.co.uk/news to find out more.

If you've got your own questions, why not send us a direct message or email a member of the team -
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Partridge shooting is not just limited to the UK..

Partridge shooting is not just limited to the UK...

Spanish partridge shooting was traditionally the preserve of the Spanish Royal Family and aristocracy, with the sport widely considered to be the height of the Spanish shooting calendar.

Spanish partridge shooting has become increasingly popular over the past five years due to the unrivalled combination of superb shooting, hospitality, food, wine and weather. The variety of topography found on our partner estates allows partridges to be presented in a selection of ways, from incredibly challenging high crossing birds to the more traditional fast and furious drives.

This wonderful photo was taken by @johntsialosphotography , at one of our beautiful partner estates in Mallorca.

If Spanish partridge shooting is something you may be interested in, visit our website or contact a member of the team to find out more.

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Could you make this shot? From North Yorkshire to

Could you make this shot?

From North Yorkshire to the deep valleys of the West Country, up to the Scottish Borders and beyond. We are actively involved with some of the country’s finest Pheasant and Partridge shoots, giving us access to some of the UK’s most sought after low ground shooting.

Immerse yourself in the stunning British countryside and take on the challenge of these fast and exhilarating little game birds. Contact the William Powell Sporting Team today to find out more about driven partridge shooting.

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Whether you're fairly new to shooting, or a very e

Whether you're fairly new to shooting, or a very experienced game shot, remembering all of the equipment involved can be quite a challenge!
What to wear, what to take, what to shoot... where do you start?

The William Powell Sporting Team are always on hand to offer advice and assistance. They can arrange gun hire, your cartridges, your clothing and accessories from @williampowell1802 and be your loader for the day. WPS will even arrange your transport to and from the shoot and accommodation throughout your stay.

Regarding what to wear, our recommendation would be layers! The partridge season starts slightly earlier than the pheasant, on 1st September, and your day could therefore be quite warm. Having several layers will allow you to add or remove clothing so that you can remain comfortable throughout the day and regardless of the unpredictable weather.

A good shooting vest in a must, as well as a shirt and tie, plus breeks and comfortable boots. A lightweight waterproof coat is always good to have to hand.
Safety equipment is, of course, required, including ear defenders and a hat.

For more information about partridge shooting, or if you have any questions, please visit our website or contact a member of the team.

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French, English, red legged or grey...? The French

French, English, red legged or grey...? The French partridge, also known as the red-legged for obvious reasons, is the more common of the two. It is slightly larger than the English partridge, also known as the grey, and is easier to rear, therefore has more consistently stable numbers.

The smaller English partridge is only shot in a few select places in the UK, where it's numbers are healthy.
As well as the obvious differences in appearances, the two game birds behave in a very individual manner. French partridges tend to fly in a similar pattern to pheasants. It is possible to use game cover and woodland to present these birds at quite some height, making them a very challenging quarry.

English partridge, on the other hand, usually fly lower, hugging the hedgerows in a covey (group). Do not be fooled though, this does not necessarily make them easier to shoot. Their speed, agility and incredibly effective technique of moving as one group makes them a very tricky target to get the better of.

This wonderful photograph was taken by @johntsialosphotography .
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Do you know what the Latin name for the English pa

Do you know what the Latin name for the English partridge is? Comment below!

We'll give you a clue...
The William Powell Perdix is decorated with a stunning English Partridge engraving by renowned wildlife artist, Ben Hoskyns, to pay homage to it's namesake.

Find out more about this beautiful Over & Under on the @williampowellguns page.
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William Powell Sporting has developed a fantastic

William Powell Sporting has developed a fantastic relationship with some of the top partridge shoots across the UK. As a result, we are delighted to be in a position to offer our clients days of exceptional shooting, as well as unbeatable hospitality and attention to detail.

Whether you are an experienced game shot or wish to try partridge shooting for the very first time, the William Powell Sporting Team can arrange a day that is perfect for you.
If you would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Visit our website, email the team or send us a direct message here on Instagram.

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The humble partridge... This swift little bird off

The humble partridge... This swift little bird offers some of the most exhilarating shooting in the UK and abroad.

The French Partridge was introduced to the UK in 1770 from continental Europe and has since become one of the most popular game birds in the country, with the season running from 1st September to the 1st February.

The partridge is an incredibly enjoyable and often challenging quarry to shoot due to its impressive agility and relatively small size.

To find out more about driven partridge shooting, visit our website or contact a member of the WPS Team.

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This exceptional photograph was taken by @johntsialosphotography , isn't it stunning?
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The William Powell Sporting team have over forty y

The William Powell Sporting team have over forty years experience within the shooting and fieldsports industry. Their wealth of knowledge and passion for the countryside and country pursuits is what drives them to offer the highest standard of service for all WPS clients and guests. They understand what the client wants and fully appreciate every little detail that is required to make your sporting experience an exceptional one.
Meet Will...
Having been brought up in the countryside, Will has always had a passion for the rural environment and country sports.
Will joined JM Osborne and Co in 2014 from Newcastle University, where he studied Geography, and quickly went on to complete a Masters Degree in Rural Estate and Land Management whilst continuing to work full time. The combination of the two degrees has provided him with a unique perspective of many land management issues.

With a keen eye for detail, Will is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of Professional and Estate management projects, as well as working closely with the industries regulatory bodies advising Estates on best practice, training and Health & Safety matters.

Contact the team today and let them be your #FriendInTheField
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Venison is a wonderfully rich game meat, that is a

Venison is a wonderfully rich game meat, that is also highly nutritious. Combine it with parmesan, fondant potato and a red wine and chocolate jus for a truly delicious, exciting meal.
Although this dish looks impressive, the recipe is actually a lot more straight forward than it sounds. Head to our website for full details, kindly provided by @talkinggamemagazine

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Driven pheasant shooting will offer you an excitin

Driven pheasant shooting will offer you an exciting, challenging sporting pursuit based in beautiful British countryside. The day will usually follow a standard format, starting with introductions, a safety briefing and several drives followed by traditional elevenses in the field. Further drives will then be shot before heading back to the lodge or meeting location for a delicious lunch.
Walked up shooting is slightly different, but equally as thrilling. A team of Guns will walk through the cover, usually with dogs, and will flush the birds as they go. This snap shooting will really challenge Guns and is based entirely on instint, requiring quick reactions and an accurate eye!

To find out more about driven or walked up shooting, visit our website or contact a member of the WPS Team.

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As with all hobbies and sports, game shooting requ

As with all hobbies and sports, game shooting requires a lot of equipment and clothing.
Driven pheasant shooting is a very traditional and formal sport and your clothing for the day should reflect this. A smart shirt, tie, jumper and breeks or warm trousers are the norm. A shooting vest with large cartridge pockets, possibly matching your breeks but this is down to personal preference, is useful if the sun comes out. A warm, waterproof coat is advisable as the pheasant season runs through the winter and often involves lots of wind and rain!
A cartridge bag is normally used for carrying your cartridges from drive to drive and a gun slip is advised to keep your gun safe and dry when not in use.

Your choice of cartridges will be entirely dependant on your gun, the topography of the shoot and the time of year (early or late season). William Powell Sporting, and our sister company @williampowel1802, can supply a full range of guns, cartridges, shooting clothing and accessories.

If you would like any advice, or to find out more about driven pheasant shooting, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the WPS Team.

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Can you spot the pheasant? The topography of a sh

Can you spot the pheasant?

The topography of a shoot is vital, especially with driven pheasant shooting.
In order to achieve the most spectacular, challenging birds, estates must use their land to create ample game cover and arrange their drives to enhance the natural landscape.

William Powell Sporting are proud to work with a diverse network of managed and associated sporting Estates, and can therefore offer exceptional days shooting to teams of all abilities, and at a target bag to suit each individual teams requirements.

Visit the William Powell Sporting website to find out more, www.williampowellsporting.co.uk
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Might salmon benefit from the COVID-19 lockdown?

Might salmon benefit from the COVID-19 lockdown?

Toby Burrell, our 'Friend in the Field', looks for a silver lining amidst the global Coronavirus catastrophe. "We look to the future in hope of getting back out to the sports, hobbies and activities that we all love so much. Perhaps now appreciating their existence a little more than before.' Read Toby's full article about how the closure of rivers and removal of estuary nets may have allowed for a healthy breeding season and successful hatch rate.

Available at www.williampowellsporting.co.uk/news
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Have you ever seen a completely black or fully whi

Have you ever seen a completely black or fully white pheasant?

Originally native to Asia, pheasants are not actually indigenous but were introduced to the UK thousands of years ago, and were common as early as the 15th century.
It is thought that there are up to 50 species of pheasant in the world, and many different sub species, pure bred and cross breeds, are involved in shoots.
Some of the most common breeds seen on shoots include the Old English Blackneck and Michigan bluebacks. You may have seen completely black pheasants, which are melanistic, and all white pheasants, which usually come with a fine / donation to charity if you shoot them.
You may have also come across more decorative birds such as the golden or reeves pheasant, which display exceptional colouring and longer tail feathers.
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Are the days of lead shot over? You will likely b

Are the days of lead shot over?

You will likely be aware that the main field sports organisations recently issued a press release, confirming that they are working towards a voluntary ban on all single-use plastics, including wads and cartridge cases, and a voluntary ban on lead shot, within a 5-year time frame.

At William Powell Sporting and our sister companies, William Powell & JM Osborne & Co, we have been keeping an incredibly close eye on this situation for the last few years. We firmly believe that many of the cartridges that we have been using for decades, will soon no longer be acceptable in the field or perhaps, even in time, on the clay ground.
Visit our website to read our latest article discussing the transition away from lead in game shooting and what the future of our sport looks like.

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