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Species Spotlight: Siamese Carp
The Siamese Carp is a species of Carp like no other, this enormous species of the freshwater world should be a species on every freshwater anglers hit list. These fish grow to a size that no other carp can even come close to and with their size comes immense power that will leave the angler feeling battered and bruised but […]
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Species Spotlight: Bronze Whaler Shark
Name: Bronze Whaler Shark Also Know as: Bronzie, Copper Shark, Whaler Shark, Narrowtooth Shark Scientific Name: Carcharhinus brachyurus BRONZE WHALER SHARK Description The Bronze Whaler is a mean, sleek, killing machine, these widespread sharks are pure muscle houses and are very strong. The long snout of this fish has a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth that are used for biting […]
Sportquests Top 6 Scariest Fish You Can Catch With Us
In light of the yearly celebration of Halloween, us here at the Sportquests team have come up with a small list of our top 6 scariest looking fish that can be caught on our tours… 6. Ratfish These look like something straight out of a goosebumps novel. These large-eyed deep-sea fish take the number 6 spot with their scary enlarged eyes […]
Species Spotlight: Pheasant
Species: Pheasant Latin Name: Phasianus Colchicus Average Speed: 38-48 mph Wingspan: 28-34 inches Shooting Season: Pheasant Shooting season runs from the 1st of October – 1st February in Great Britain. In Northern Ireland, the Pheasant shooting runs from 1st October – 31st January. PHEASANT Description The pheasant is not native to Britain but to Asia, it has a long history […]
9 Healthy Benefits of Eating Game
Below are 9 Healthy Benefits of eating Game. A natural means of nutrients which is not only good for you but is something that is sustainable and easily sourced. Why not read through to find out the fantastic benefits of eating game. Wild game is leaner than farmed meats. This is because wild animals walk, run and roam all day. […]
How to Dress Game
There is a lot of care and preparation that goes into skilfully dressing game and something that needs to be undertaken with patience and understanding. This is a step by step guide to helping you with the process. Plucking your birds legs stage 1 Start at the legs. The proper technique is to pull the feathers downwards first in the […]
Species Spotlight: Greylag Goose
Species: Greylag Goose Latin Name: Anser anser UK Breeding: 46,000 pairs UK Wintering: 140,000 British breeding birds and 88,000 from Iceland. Speed: 40-70mph depending on the tailwind Wingspan: 147 – 180cm Where to shoot: Sweden Shooting Season: Shot legally between 1st September – 31st January (20th February below high water mark) during the closed season can only be shot under […]
What makes a good Shooting Holiday in Sweden?
Sweden offers a playground for hunters with its resplendent forests and hills, farmlands and coastline. From the North to South of the country the list of species is vast and the opportunity to shoot within a variety of areas is possible. Species include Driven Duck and Pheasant days, decoying the world-famous Ducks and Geese with the exclusive “No bag limit.” […]
Dangers of DIY Holidays – Are You Covered?
You’ve looked at all the holidays on tour operator’s websites, found a holiday you really like but thought to yourself – “I bet I can do it myself and save myself some pennies.” So, you’ve gone ahead booked your flight and got a great deal, booked the fishing lodge direct or through an agent and saved a few pounds. Now […]
