Where has this year gone?? It does not seem 6 months since we finished the last season and with all this good weather we have been having, well down in the south anyway, all the snow earlier in the year seems a distant memory!!!
In only 9 days (at time of posting) we will see the start of the game season once again with the Grouse and it will soon be the Partridge then shortly followed by the Pheasant. Am sure they will be on the Moor's in short sleeves for the first part of the Grouse season.
Having spoken to a keeper on a large Grouse moor a few weeks back it is looking like it will be a excellent season but of course the keeper didnt say that as he wouldnt want to put his neck on the line!!! However there have been birds this year on parts of the moor not seen before as well as vast broods where expected, which is good news taking into account that the Moor's where snow covered in to March. Just goes to show what good Keepering and land management does.
We at Field and Moor wish them all a great season and hopefully i will get up there at sometime for a walk around.
Will try and keep you all informed as to the progress and the number of birds bagged.
Phil
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Tweeds for your Shoot Day
With the warm weather still with us and the farmers still getting the combine ready for cutting it does not seem possible that the official start to the shooting season is only a couple of weeks away. So now is the time to start getting your tweeds out and ready. Even if your not planning to go Grouse shooting it won't be long before the Pheasant and Partridge season will upon us.
Here at Field and Moor we are proud to bring you the latest clothing for the 2010 season from two well known and respected cloting companies, Deerhunter and Hoggs who have both launched new Tweeds for this year.
Firstly Deerhunter, Launched their DXO Range, consisting of both a colourful and a more traditional range of tweeds for both ladies (Lady Marion Tweed) and gentleman (Sir Henry Tweed). Available in Mustard, Moss All with DEERTEX Supreme membrane, Double water repellent and best of all Machine washable, so no added cost with running to the dry cleaners. All tweeds are available in full suits, Jackets, Waist Coats, Breeks and Hats.
Gents Mustard Tweed Jacket
Gents Moss Tweed Jacket
Ladies Moss Tweed Jacket
Ladies Mustard Tweed Jacket
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Hoggs of Fife Ladies Isla Tweed Jacket
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Hoggs of Fife Ladies Mey Tweed shooting Jacket
Hoggs of Fife Lady Isla Handbag
Hoggs of Fife Lady Mey Handbag
Other accessories are available to finish of your shoot suit with hats, shirts, jumpers and ties.
Why wait till the start of the season before treating yourself?? All available from your online store at great prices from http://www.fieldandmoor.co.uk/
We look forward to be of service.
Phil
Here at Field and Moor we are proud to bring you the latest clothing for the 2010 season from two well known and respected cloting companies, Deerhunter and Hoggs who have both launched new Tweeds for this year.
Firstly Deerhunter, Launched their DXO Range, consisting of both a colourful and a more traditional range of tweeds for both ladies (Lady Marion Tweed) and gentleman (Sir Henry Tweed). Available in Mustard, Moss All with DEERTEX Supreme membrane, Double water repellent and best of all Machine washable, so no added cost with running to the dry cleaners. All tweeds are available in full suits, Jackets, Waist Coats, Breeks and Hats.
Gents Mustard Tweed Jacket
Gents Moss Tweed Jacket
Ladies Moss Tweed Jacket
Ladies Mustard Tweed Jacket
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Hoggs of Fife Ladies Isla Tweed Jacket
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Hoggs of Fife Ladies Mey Tweed shooting Jacket
Hoggs of Fife Lady Isla Handbag
Hoggs of Fife Lady Mey Handbag
Other accessories are available to finish of your shoot suit with hats, shirts, jumpers and ties.
Why wait till the start of the season before treating yourself?? All available from your online store at great prices from http://www.fieldandmoor.co.uk/
We look forward to be of service.
Phil
Monday, 26 July 2010
Pigeon Shooting Season
What a great summer we have had so far, plenty of sun and little rain, well down south anyway. All this has meant good crops for the farmers and on time cutting of barley, wheat, rape seed and of course peas all of which are excellent food for the whiley wood pigeon.
So now is the time to get your pigeon shooting kit out and checked over to make sure all is working well. What if you dont have all the required gear and you still want and good day out? What will you need?
Field and Moor suggest the following:
1) Gun, a bit obvious but certainly helps, 12g or 20g is ideal and dont forget your cartridges, 250 will be a good start with possibly another 250 back in the vehicle just in case. Afterall nothing worse than running out when your have a "Red Letter Day" and early days after cutting can certainly produce these.
2) Camo Nets, yes having more that one will add to the realistic look of your hide. Also take a look at the field of choice and make sure you have the correct colours in your netting. Take into account if you are shooting by a heage row or in the middle of a stubble field.
3) Hide Poles, well you need something to hold the net's in place. Make sure you have the extendable ones to give you the best cover.
4) Decoys, needed to bring the pigeons in. You have choices of, Flock & Standard Shell, Flock & Standard Full bodied, all of which can be supported on either fixed or spring pegs for added movement and realism. The all new and very popular FUD Decoys are becoming all the rage, very realistic, easy to carry due to there light weight.
5) The Essential Pigeon Magnet/Whirley. An excellent piece of kit to add to your armoury for those days when you need that bit extra. Situated just outside your chosen decoy pattern the whirley will pull birds in from as far as 500 yards away (my personal experience)
6) A Small Chair, for no other reason than for your personal comfort, afterall better than sitting on the floor.
7) A Good Strong Kit Bag, to carry all your gear to minimise the walking to and from the vehicle.
8) Camo Clothing, Hat, Face mask, Camo shirt unless your concealment is good could mean the difference between a ok day and an excellent day and good summer boots.
9) Dont forget lunch and drinks, it can be a long and hot day hopefully.
If you are likely to have a good day, try prior to going out to find a game dealer to take the pigeons of your hands, while you may only get 20p - 50p each for them it will contribute to cartridge cost and the birds going to a good cause.
So now you have all you kit ready and a place to shoot you can enjoy one of the best shooting sports for little or no extra cost. Have had the pleasure of shooting pheasants, partridge, wildfowl and on a grouse more, whilst all very exciting but costly, a day's pigeon shooting is exceptional and you will be hard pushed to find anything better.
One further point, whilst it is not a legal requirement, just give your local police controll room a call and let them know where and when you will be, just incase someone reports you, then all being well you will be covered. 2 minutes on the phone could save hours talking to the police at the field or even worse "Down at the Station" and putting an end to your day.
Enjoy your day or days out.
Please feel free to comment or ask any questions.
Phil
So now is the time to get your pigeon shooting kit out and checked over to make sure all is working well. What if you dont have all the required gear and you still want and good day out? What will you need?
Field and Moor suggest the following:
1) Gun, a bit obvious but certainly helps, 12g or 20g is ideal and dont forget your cartridges, 250 will be a good start with possibly another 250 back in the vehicle just in case. Afterall nothing worse than running out when your have a "Red Letter Day" and early days after cutting can certainly produce these.
2) Camo Nets, yes having more that one will add to the realistic look of your hide. Also take a look at the field of choice and make sure you have the correct colours in your netting. Take into account if you are shooting by a heage row or in the middle of a stubble field.
3) Hide Poles, well you need something to hold the net's in place. Make sure you have the extendable ones to give you the best cover.
4) Decoys, needed to bring the pigeons in. You have choices of, Flock & Standard Shell, Flock & Standard Full bodied, all of which can be supported on either fixed or spring pegs for added movement and realism. The all new and very popular FUD Decoys are becoming all the rage, very realistic, easy to carry due to there light weight.
5) The Essential Pigeon Magnet/Whirley. An excellent piece of kit to add to your armoury for those days when you need that bit extra. Situated just outside your chosen decoy pattern the whirley will pull birds in from as far as 500 yards away (my personal experience)
6) A Small Chair, for no other reason than for your personal comfort, afterall better than sitting on the floor.
7) A Good Strong Kit Bag, to carry all your gear to minimise the walking to and from the vehicle.
8) Camo Clothing, Hat, Face mask, Camo shirt unless your concealment is good could mean the difference between a ok day and an excellent day and good summer boots.
9) Dont forget lunch and drinks, it can be a long and hot day hopefully.
If you are likely to have a good day, try prior to going out to find a game dealer to take the pigeons of your hands, while you may only get 20p - 50p each for them it will contribute to cartridge cost and the birds going to a good cause.
So now you have all you kit ready and a place to shoot you can enjoy one of the best shooting sports for little or no extra cost. Have had the pleasure of shooting pheasants, partridge, wildfowl and on a grouse more, whilst all very exciting but costly, a day's pigeon shooting is exceptional and you will be hard pushed to find anything better.
One further point, whilst it is not a legal requirement, just give your local police controll room a call and let them know where and when you will be, just incase someone reports you, then all being well you will be covered. 2 minutes on the phone could save hours talking to the police at the field or even worse "Down at the Station" and putting an end to your day.
Enjoy your day or days out.
Please feel free to comment or ask any questions.
Phil
Thursday, 17 June 2010
E.Coli at Open Farms
Having just read a report on the E-Coli out break at an open farm in Godstone, Surrey last year it does make me really angry how governing bodies such as the HPA and DEFRA dont talk to each other on hygiene when it comes to open farms.
The transfer of diseases is rife in our countryside and especially farms and unfortunately childrens immune systems are weaker than an adults to deal with such infections.
I have been promoting good hygiene for the past 3 years, in the press, at high profile shows such as the CLA Game Fair and others, yet everyone seems to see it as "Not Required" with comments like "I never get ill from being out side" or "A bit of dirt never hurt anybody" well just goes to prove how wrong they are.
We supply a full range of high level disinfectant as approved by DEFRA which is suitable for use by children and safe around animals and is very cost effective due to it woking long after application.
Our products WILL fight against E.coli, Bovine TB, Avian Influenza H5N1, Norovirus, TB, Hepatitis B, C.Diff. MRSA and even blood contaminated with HIV (AIDS virus).
Perhaps now places will start taking notice that there is a concern that needs addressing, just a shame HPA and DEFRA didnt talk sooner.
Find out more here at field and moor or call me 01234 870545
Thanks
Phil
Field and Moor
The transfer of diseases is rife in our countryside and especially farms and unfortunately childrens immune systems are weaker than an adults to deal with such infections.
I have been promoting good hygiene for the past 3 years, in the press, at high profile shows such as the CLA Game Fair and others, yet everyone seems to see it as "Not Required" with comments like "I never get ill from being out side" or "A bit of dirt never hurt anybody" well just goes to prove how wrong they are.
We supply a full range of high level disinfectant as approved by DEFRA which is suitable for use by children and safe around animals and is very cost effective due to it woking long after application.
Our products WILL fight against E.coli, Bovine TB, Avian Influenza H5N1, Norovirus, TB, Hepatitis B, C.Diff. MRSA and even blood contaminated with HIV (AIDS virus).
Perhaps now places will start taking notice that there is a concern that needs addressing, just a shame HPA and DEFRA didnt talk sooner.
Find out more here at field and moor or call me 01234 870545
Thanks
Phil
Field and Moor
Friday, 11 June 2010
Badger Cull Bovine TB
The Badger Cull in Wales has been delayed due to an fresh legal appeal later this month (June 2010) I fell this is a good thing as i would like to hear what other measures have been tried prior to allow a mass cull.
What i find strange is that Pigeons and rabbits cause many thousands of pounds worth of damage to land and the loss in crops and therfore income to the farmers, it has to be proved that other measures have been tried prior to allow vermin control with guns is allowed, which is a very effective way of controlling this problem.
With this in mind i would like to know how many cattle farmers have looked at there Bio-Security ie using high level disinfectants which have been designed to controll Bovine TB, Foot and Mouth and Bird Flu to name a few and these products are DEFRA Approved.
The TB virus is spread via urine and saliva from the infected animal so using an approved long lasting product such as Agrigene will certainly help against the spread of this awfull disease.
All the farmers need to do is to self mix the disinfectant into a sprayer and spray over feeders and around cattle sheds to kill of the virus.
Agrigene is a long lasting product even when mixed and will remain active upto 6 months outside (subject to weather conditions) and can be used as boot and vehicle dips if ramers are worried about outside people coming in to there farms.
I wonder how many cattle farmers have been informed about this alternative method?? none i feel.
Vermin control is an important part of farming and the countryside but am still not convinced about a mass cull of Badgers.
Thanks for reading and feel free to leave a comment.
Phil
Field and Moor
Farmers weekly Blog
What i find strange is that Pigeons and rabbits cause many thousands of pounds worth of damage to land and the loss in crops and therfore income to the farmers, it has to be proved that other measures have been tried prior to allow vermin control with guns is allowed, which is a very effective way of controlling this problem.
With this in mind i would like to know how many cattle farmers have looked at there Bio-Security ie using high level disinfectants which have been designed to controll Bovine TB, Foot and Mouth and Bird Flu to name a few and these products are DEFRA Approved.
The TB virus is spread via urine and saliva from the infected animal so using an approved long lasting product such as Agrigene will certainly help against the spread of this awfull disease.
All the farmers need to do is to self mix the disinfectant into a sprayer and spray over feeders and around cattle sheds to kill of the virus.
Agrigene is a long lasting product even when mixed and will remain active upto 6 months outside (subject to weather conditions) and can be used as boot and vehicle dips if ramers are worried about outside people coming in to there farms.
I wonder how many cattle farmers have been informed about this alternative method?? none i feel.
Vermin control is an important part of farming and the countryside but am still not convinced about a mass cull of Badgers.
Thanks for reading and feel free to leave a comment.
Phil
Field and Moor
Farmers weekly Blog
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Lead Shot Ban Another story
Have to say the lead shot ban is set to continue for some time yet.
The other week i was up at a friends house who owns a large Grouse shoot and one day i went to meet up with the game keeper to find out how things where going.
As with most keepers they always think the worse for the season ahead, guess they do this to cover there arses if it is a bad one then they can say " I told you so" however i think they are in for a good season again this year as the keeper has found birds in area's not seen before as well as all the normal breeding spots so fingers crossed for them.
Anyway that was not the reason for this blog.
We got talking about the lead shot ban controversy and we wondered why if they have been shooting over the moors for...lets say...100 years, just how many tons of lead have been deposited over the ground???
A very important part of Grouse moor management is the correct movement of sheep to keep the tick numbers down. The sheep certainly eat a vast amount of food on the moor. Also why? with all the lead shot up there is the water so pure, clean and refreshing?? after all water companies adverts they always say about the benefits of mountain water being so good!!
Surely if there is any truth to lead contamination, this water would be infected too! and we would be finding dead sheep, rabbits and grouse laying around everywhere?? but guess what i have never seen any yet.
Have your say!!
Phil
Field and Moor
The other week i was up at a friends house who owns a large Grouse shoot and one day i went to meet up with the game keeper to find out how things where going.
As with most keepers they always think the worse for the season ahead, guess they do this to cover there arses if it is a bad one then they can say " I told you so" however i think they are in for a good season again this year as the keeper has found birds in area's not seen before as well as all the normal breeding spots so fingers crossed for them.
Anyway that was not the reason for this blog.
We got talking about the lead shot ban controversy and we wondered why if they have been shooting over the moors for...lets say...100 years, just how many tons of lead have been deposited over the ground???
A very important part of Grouse moor management is the correct movement of sheep to keep the tick numbers down. The sheep certainly eat a vast amount of food on the moor. Also why? with all the lead shot up there is the water so pure, clean and refreshing?? after all water companies adverts they always say about the benefits of mountain water being so good!!
Surely if there is any truth to lead contamination, this water would be infected too! and we would be finding dead sheep, rabbits and grouse laying around everywhere?? but guess what i have never seen any yet.
Have your say!!
Phil
Field and Moor
Dont Wear Jeans in the Cold Weather
Having attended many business meeting and done talks on country clothing, Deerhunter, Jack Pyke and Hoggs and there design, warmth, waterproof effectiveness it always amazes me that people seem to think that "Jeans" are a suitable item of clothing to wear out on a cold wintery day.....Wrong!!! but Why?
Jeans are made from what is classed as an "open cell material" which if looked at closely you can see that there are spaces between the weave which on a cold day fill with water molicules which then freeze making you feel colder, therefore encasing your legs in an ice blanket! so while Jeans are a excellent fashion item they are no use in keeping you warm on a cold day / evening. Hence you can wear jeans in the middle of the summer and still feel cool, not ideal!
This is why cold weather clothing does not have to be thick and heavy but made of many thin tightly woven material to keep the wind and cold from penetrating the material, its hardly rocket science.......
It is much the same as wearing the right boots and socks, if your boots are too tight and you wear 2 pairs of socks there is a higher chance of having cold feet, due to the lack of circulation of air around your feet, so wear a good quality boot and just one pair of socks so as the warmth from your feet warm the air circulating around the inside of your boot.
With the start shooting season only weeks away, 4 at time of writing this, now is the time to start looking for those all important warm clothing especially if you are going to venture out on the Grouse Moors.
Here at Field and Moor we have a vast range clothing to suit all budgets from the cost effective Jack Pyke to the other end quality Deerhunter products all designed for both ladies and gents especially with the all new 2010 season of Deerhunter DXO Shooting Tweeds.
Take at look at our site for more details on all our shooting related products.
Look forward to hearing from you all soon.
Reagrds
Phil
Field and Moor
Jeans are made from what is classed as an "open cell material" which if looked at closely you can see that there are spaces between the weave which on a cold day fill with water molicules which then freeze making you feel colder, therefore encasing your legs in an ice blanket! so while Jeans are a excellent fashion item they are no use in keeping you warm on a cold day / evening. Hence you can wear jeans in the middle of the summer and still feel cool, not ideal!
This is why cold weather clothing does not have to be thick and heavy but made of many thin tightly woven material to keep the wind and cold from penetrating the material, its hardly rocket science.......
It is much the same as wearing the right boots and socks, if your boots are too tight and you wear 2 pairs of socks there is a higher chance of having cold feet, due to the lack of circulation of air around your feet, so wear a good quality boot and just one pair of socks so as the warmth from your feet warm the air circulating around the inside of your boot.
With the start shooting season only weeks away, 4 at time of writing this, now is the time to start looking for those all important warm clothing especially if you are going to venture out on the Grouse Moors.
Here at Field and Moor we have a vast range clothing to suit all budgets from the cost effective Jack Pyke to the other end quality Deerhunter products all designed for both ladies and gents especially with the all new 2010 season of Deerhunter DXO Shooting Tweeds.
Take at look at our site for more details on all our shooting related products.
Look forward to hearing from you all soon.
Reagrds
Phil
Field and Moor
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