Game shooting in Derbyshire

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Harboro Rocks Simulated Game Days provide authentic shooting experiences against the stunning backdrop of the Derbyshire Peak District. Since 2010, we've delivered challenging drives that are both exciting and realistic—giving you all the fun without any feathers! Enjoy delicious food and drinks throughout the day, prepared by our own chef. Share stories and laughs with fellow enthusiasts in our welcoming shoot cabin, creating a friendly atmosphere. THE DRIVES *Pigeon*: The opening drive is designed to ease everyone into the day. Five shooters take their positions while five others load. When the whistle blows, targets are sent into the zone over decoys. Expect at least 400 targets per five shooters per drive, with around 100 cartridges needed per drive depending on your shooting pace. *Partridge*: This drive features fast-moving birds and occasional crossing targets to keep participants alert. Oscillating trap base plates ensure a wide spread across the shooters. You'll need 100–150 cartridges for this session. *Pheasant*: A crowd favourite, the terrain here creates ideal conditions for high pheasant targets descending into the field below. These birds are quite challenging, prompting a repeat on the fifth drive. It's an excellent chance to hone your skills ahead of the new season. *Duck*: These targets accurately mimic ducks in flight, such as Mallard, Teal, and Wigeon. *Grouse*: Experience shooting from real Grouse Butts. Low, fast, driven, and quartering targets are perfect for sharpening your technique before The Glorious 12th. GENERAL INFORMATION • Full Day with comprehensive hospitality (£195 + VAT). Individuals welcome. • Each team of 15 shooters will face approximately 6,000 varied "birds" across different drives; we recommend at least 500 fibre wad cartridges per person (plastic wads are strictly prohibited). Many shooters use over 750 cartridges during the day. Mini Days (Full Teams Only) *Silver Package* (up to 400 cartridges) • For up to 15 shooters • £1,875 + VAT group rate (£125 per person with full team) • 4,000 clays across four drives • Bacon cob served with tea and coffee on arrival • Elevenses: pork pie, sausages, nibbles • Beers, tea, coffee, soft drinks available *Bronze Package* (Half Day, up to 300 cartridges) • For up to 15 shooters • £1,650 + VAT group rate (£110 per person with full team) • 3,000 clays over three drives • Bacon cob, tea, coffee on arrival • Elevenses: pork pie, sausages, nibbles • Selection of beers, tea, coffee, soft drinks We suggest using 21g fibre wad cartridges—they're gentler on your shoulder when shooting large volumes in a single session. DRESS CODE Smart casual is preferred to maintain some tradition in the shooting field, but tweeds are not required. Please avoid t-shirts and jeans . SAFETY Hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection are mandatory. With so many targets overhead, clay fragments can sometimes stray. INSURANCE Harboro Rocks holds full public liability insurance through NFU. We strongly encourage all participants to secure their own shooting insurance via: • BASC • CPSA • Country Side Alliance INSTRUCTION AND NOVICE SHOOTERS Gun hire and instructors are available with advance notice. Those without SGC must be accompanied by a certificate holder. Your Hosts Meet the Team Behind Harboro Rocks Simulated Game Days Your hosts for the Harboro Rocks Simulated Game Days are Andy and Tracy. About Andy Harboro Rocks Simulated Game Days has been operating since 2010, and Andy brings a wealth of experience to the team. As a professional APSI Instructor, he has spent many years looking after clients primarily in North Yorkshire, at some of the most high-profile game shoots across the country. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and skills, Andy has mastered the art of observing drives and expertly substitutes feathers for clays, ensuring an authentic and memorable shooting experience. About Tracy Tracy is responsible for overseeing hospitality, carefully selecting every aspect to ensure the day runs smoothly. She also manages the coordination of the team and the line of Guns, making sure that every guest enjoys an outstanding shooting experience. A Dedicated Team Andy and Tracy work tirelessly together to provide all guests with an exceptional day, ensuring that every event is expertly organised and thoroughly enjoyable.

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Bretby Park Estate extends to some 2,000 acres of mixed arable,grass and mature mixed woodland.There has been extensive planting of game crops over the last 20 years and new Woodland planting.The estate boasts wonderful undulating hills - a hidden gem in this part of the world with a string of lakes in the valley bottom adding to it's beauty. Partridge Shooting is an excellent example of traditional sport, with birds shown over high belts and rolling valleys and pheasants are of medium difficulty. Partridge only days start in mid-September before we offer mixed days with partridge and pheasants later on in the season.This well respected, Historic shoot prides itself on producing high-quality, good fun days with excellent food. Make-up days are put together with up to 9 guns in the line and Ladies Days can be organised too and even boys days. Days can be booked ranging in bag size from 350 (an experienced team of guns) down to smaller days of 100. A Polaris can be used to transport guns from their vehicles to their pegs. Matt Smith is the Head Keeper. Guns travel around in their own 4x4’s or in the hosts 4x4. Bretby Park has a strong shooting tradition on the estate as it was the principle home of the Earl of Chesterfield and passed by marriage to the Earl of Carnavon where he considered it to be his partridge shoot whilst Highclere was his pheasant shoot. The estate has been in the same family since the 1900's when it was bought by Sir Herbert Wragg and by descent to Richard Perkins and now his daughter Charlotte Macdonald of Sleat who runs, hosts and acts as Shoot Captain. Easily accessible from both the M1 (20mins away) Ashby- de- la- Zouch turn off and the M40 (15minutes) and Birmingham and East Midlands airports.Close to Derby and Burton-on-Trent. The season starts in mid- September with our first partridge only days and we progress through to shooting pheasants and partridge on our mixed days. Single guns are available throughout the season as we put together make up days so do check events for availability. Cost per bird is £40 plus VAT.

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Situated in the Ecclesbourne Valley, excellent views and scenery, well kept ground within easy access of Ashbourne, Belper, Matlock and Derby. The shoot has been established for 30 years and managed by Peter and his team.

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

The shoot in Derbyshire is situated around Barton Blount estate and surrounding farm land. Shooting is over 400 acres with hedging and woodland areas, some undulating ground with covers and woodland belts well positioned . Quarry - Pheasants only during the available days. 2 pegs available (5 Standing) - Saturday 30th November 2 pegs available (5 Standing) - Saturday 28th December 2 pegs available (5 Standing) - Saturday 18th January Bag size for days 40-50 - £500 per peg including hospitality (no VAT)

Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Catton, set in the National Forest has been organising shoots for over 40 years on the estate. We can arrange days of 100-300 either partridges or pheasants, or mixed days for groups of 8/10 guns. Our season starts mid September through to the end of January, and we can shoot any day of the week except Sundays. The estate is approximately 20 miles north of Birmingham and 20 miles south of Derby and 2 miles from the A38 trunk road. Being in the heart of the country makes Catton a very easy place to get to from anywhere in England. The prices for 2020 are from £26 per bird for rough days to £34.00 for the bigger days + VAT. The shoot takes place over 2500 acres of privately owned and occupied, rolling countryside and parkland, all within 2 miles of the main house. The estate itself is beautifully maintained and has the stunning backdrop of Catton Hall. The main days are hosted by the owners who will entertain the team in the main hall. Coffee is offered on arrival and at the end of the day with home made cakes/ scones etc.The 2 course lunch is prepared and cooked in house and all drinks and wine are all included. There is also a delicious mid morning snack of home made sausage rolls and soup out in the field. This is a fun and friendly shoot which takes pride in the quality of our birds and has been run by the family together with the 4th generation of gamekeeper for over 40 years, so we should by now know what we are doing!