The Hunters Club Blog

How Much Does a Hunting Rifle Cost in the UK?

From entry-level stalking rifles to premium German-made bolt actions: what to expect to pay for a deer stalking setup in Britain.

Choosing the Right Shotgun Cartridge for Game Shooting

Shot size, load, and cartridge choice explained for pheasant, duck, partridge and other game birds.

Hunting Seasons in the UK: A Complete Calendar

When does the season open for game birds, deer, and wildfowl in England, Scotland and Wales?

Which Animals Can You Hunt in the UK?

A guide to legal quarry species in the United Kingdom — from game birds to deer and wildfowl.

How to Get a Hunting Licence in the UK

A step-by-step guide to obtaining a shotgun certificate or firearms certificate in the United Kingdom.

European Hunting Seasons: An Overview by Species

Hunting seasons vary by country and often by region, but clear Europe-wide patterns emerge when you look at each species — wild boar, roe deer, red deer and geese — on its own.

How Hard Is the DSC Level 1 Deer Stalking Certificate?

What to expect from the DSC Level 1 exam, what it covers, and how to prepare effectively.

Driven Hunts, High Seats, and Stalking: What Actually Sets Them Apart

Driven hunts, high-seat sitting, and stalking sound interchangeable but demand completely different skills, gear, and preparation — here's what actually sets them apart.

How Much Does It Cost to Become a Hunter in the UK?

From training courses to licences and equipment: an honest breakdown of what it costs to get started as a hunter in the United Kingdom.

Checklist for Your First Hunting Season

A practical checklist covering everything to sort before your first hunting season starts, from paperwork and firearm storage to field first aid and food safety.

Choosing a Hunting Dog: Which Breed Fits Your Style of Hunting?

A practical guide to matching the type of hunting dog to the way you actually hunt, from waterfowl work to driven hunts.

The Dutch Hunting Exam: Expensive, Closed, and Untouchable?

Hare Stew the Hunter's Way — A Recipe by Ger van Hout

Fire Spicy Goose Jerky by Koen Schoone

Sweet, smoky and seriously spicy. This goose jerky by hunter Koen Schoone is made with greylag breast, Madame Jeanette peppers and a 24-hour marinade. You have been warned. Serves: 3 Prep: 30 min + 24h marinade Cook: 5 hours (dehydrating)

Hunting Clothing: Layers, Camouflage, and Staying Quiet in the Field

A practical guide to layering, quiet fabrics, and choosing camouflage for the terrain — plus when to check for required blaze-orange gear.

Choosing Hunting Binoculars: What Actually Matters

A practical guide to magnification, light performance, weight, and rangefinding options when picking binoculars for hunting.

How to Choose Your First Hunting Rifle

A practical guide for beginning hunters covering caliber, stock fit, action type, budget, and why you should always check your licensing requirements before buying a rifle.

Hunting in Spain: the montería, the ibex, and the regional patchwork of rules

A practical introduction to Spain's montería tradition, its four ibex subspecies, and why the country has no national hunting standard.

Hunting in Poland: Driven Hunts, Wild Boar and the Role of the PZŁ

An introduction to Poland's hunting tradition: large-scale driven hunts through primeval forests like Białowieża, the big three of wild boar, roe deer and red deer, the impact of African Swine Fever, and the role of the PZŁ.

Hunting in Scotland

A practical guide to red deer stalking in the Highlands, roe deer stalking, driven pheasant and grouse shooting, and what changed for firearms after Brexit.

Hunting in Hungary: Europe's Heavyweight Red Deer Country

Hungary has produced some of Europe's heaviest red deer trophies for decades, and most visiting hunters get there through a licensed local guide rather than the Hungarian exam itself.

Hunting Wild Boar and Red Deer in the Romanian Carpathians

A destination guide to hunting in Romania: the game you'll find, how the seasons run, and what an EU hunter needs to arrange around permits and firearms import.

Storing and Processing Game Meat: From Field to Freezer

A practical, no-nonsense guide to cooling, hanging, vacuum sealing and safely cooking game meat, from the field to your freezer.

Venison Steak with Jus

Lean, tender, and quick to cook: venison steak needs little more than a hot pan and a good jus.

Duck Breast with Port Sauce

Crisp skin, pink meat, and a sweet-savoury port sauce — duck breast at its best.

Rabbit in Mustard Sauce

A classic: tender rabbit in a creamy, tangy mustard sauce.

Oven-Roasted Pheasant with Bacon

Pheasant dries out fast — bacon and butter keep it moist through the slow roast.

Wild Boar Stew

A hearty wild boar stew, slow-cooked until the meat falls apart — perfect for a cold day.

Homemade Goose Grillworst (Grill Sausage)

A Hunters Club original: homemade goose grill sausage, blended with bacon for the right texture and juiciness.

Goose Leg Rendang — A Recipe by Youri

Slow-cooked until the meat falls off the bone — ideal for the slow cooker.

Goose Burgers — A Recipe by Youri

Hearty and rich: ground goose with pork jowl bacon for extra juiciness.

Goose Skewers — A Recipe by Youri

Quick, flavourful, straight onto the BBQ: cubed goose in a punchy ketjap-soy marinade.

Goose Roast Beef — A Recipe by Youri

An elegant, thinly sliced starter classic: goose cured with orange and lemon, seared briefly, then cooked low and slow to a perfect core temperature.

Sako S20 Camo in .308

Roe Deer Medallions

How to Clean Your Rifle

What to Bring on a Hunt

African Swine Fever: What Every European Hunter Needs to Know

Introducing Hunters Club