Introduction to Picking Up Workshop Plus a day out Picking Up during 2025/26 season

This event is for handlers or individuals who are looking to get out in the Shooting field or have been out this season and looking for advice and support.
We are looking provide an overview to Picking Up in the shooting field for the novice gundog handler. Perhaps you have been with a trainer and looking for the next stage in understanding how the shoot works and what is expected of the picking-up team.



Then is the day for you.



We will cover the following areas: –

Picking Up Teams role from a Gamekeepers perspective
The role of the Picker Up and what’s expected
The guns and shoot etiquette
Terminology used in the shooting field
Dispatching of Game
Welfare of the dogs in the field from a vet , things to consider when Picking Up
Essential Equipment
Q&A
You will also be able to join a day’s shooting and be part of the picking up team during the 2025-26 season, standing with an experienced member of the team to give you and your dog first-hand experience in the shooting field.
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