My 10 year old son has expressed an interest in shooting/retreiving etc. and he has raised the issue again after seeing a small scale pheasant shoot over Christmas. We have never been involved in field trials or anything and would welcome any info on how he could get involved. We do not have a gun dog breed although as some of you know I am "still" looking for a young Cocker bitch - but that's to start me off on my showing career!! He seems very keen and I have promised to try and find out about any clubs etc where he might be able to take a look.
Happy New Year to you all
Jackie
p.s. We are im Lincs.

Jackie,

Have a look at the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) website. They have a junior organisation: Young Guns, that is both educational and fun for young enthusiast's. If you contact them, they will offer advice on your nearest clubs and activities. Let us know how he gets on :-)

Happy New Year

Leigh

I was just looking up the link for them Leigh - you beat me to it *SULK SULK* :D

Fiona

Did you contact them yet Fiona ? :P Leigh

We're getting Jonathon a Young Shots membership for his birthday next week and we're taking him to the Roadshow in Oxon in February.

thanks for the link,

Fiona

Your very welcome :-)

Can you tell me more about the roadshow in Oxon as we live in Oxfordshire and I may be interested in going. Thanks

We're looking for two youngsters to carry the banners for 2 shoots at Crufts this year - any takers? (Organised by BASC) Haven't definitely got the OK to go yet, but it's probably on the cards. Free passes and a good day out

Jo and the Casblaidd Flatcoats

Jonathon would be happy to do it.

Let me know if you'd like to use him, he's a very good boy really :D

Fiona

Brilliant - it's on the Sunday 10 March - will get in touch nearer the time with details.

Jo and the Casblaidd Flatcoats

hi Jackie, you could also try the United Retriever Club (Lincs branch)..Area Secretary Mrs.G.King 01205 820406 they should be able to inform you of gundog training for juniors.
Lorna