It’s a beautiful November morning in Worcestershire on the Shakenhurst Estate shoot and Ian Harford is photographing roosters. Welcome to Great British Shooting on Team Wild TV. Late November and early December is the ideal time for a day of rooster hunting. The weather is cold and the ground is covered in solid frost, but there is a clear, stunning blue sky. All the trees are free of leaves, the birds cling well to the feeders and offer good sports. Motivated days like this aren’t just about shooting, they’re about camaraderie, spending time with friends and having some friendly competition. Stealing your fellow armed birds really makes the day better. That’s part of a day’s hunt, it’s not just about great sport, great atmosphere and great company, but also about being a little cheeky with sport birds. There is a good mix of landscape on the Shakenhurst estate. Forests, fields, parks, there is a great variety of birds in both styles and species. There have been some lovely roosters and some crispy partridges, moving away from the trees, changing direction and making some very quick targets. This is Ian’s favorite time of year. When the winter season begins, the forest presents a stunning mix of colors. The area is really full of life. Spending time shooting and enjoying time with a group of like-minded people is what life should be about. It’s not just us on the set, but all the guys behind the scenes, the beaters, all the gatherers, the woods are a hive of activity from spaniels, labradors and retrievers. It really is a community type event that brings everyone together on the field. Great British Shooting is proudly sponsored by Realtree Global – www.realtree.com/global-hunting Deerhunter Clothing – www.deerhunter.eu/en Hawke Optics – www.uk.hawkeoptics.com Explore Team Wild: Like Team Wild on Facebook: Follow Team Wild on Twitter: Follow Team Wild on Instagram: Stay up to date with Ian Harford:
Shooting roosters on the Shakenhurst Estate shoot
