Bulford&Tidworth Garrison Shoot

Hospitality

BTGS prides itself on offering a warm, well-organised and traditional shoot-day experience, with hospitality that reflects the character of the club.

Guns can expect: On arrival: Freshly prepared bacon baps, with tea and coffee served at the Pavilion to start the day properly Throughout the day: Water and soft drinks available in the field Elevenses (in the field): A substantial and sociable break, including hearty savoury options and cakes, accompanied by beer, ginger wine and the traditional bullshot After the shoot: Return to the Pavilion for tea, cakes and a relaxed end to the day

Hospitality is an important part of the BTGS experience — informal, generous and very much in keeping with the friendly, club atmosphere.

BTGS offers a genuinely varied day’s sport, with birds presented over classic Salisbury Plain terrain. Guns can expect testing pheasants over rolling downland, with a mix of height, angle and pace that provides a consistently enjoyable challenge. Rather than extreme birds, the emphasis is on well-presented, sporting shooting that rewards good fieldcraft and accurate shooting.

Set within the vast and open landscape of Salisbury Plain, BTGS offers a style of shooting shaped by rolling downland, wide valleys and natural contours. The scale of the ground creates a sense of space and freedom rarely found on more traditional shoots, with each drive influenced by wind, terrain and line — making for varied and memorable sport.

BTGS is committed to responsible countryside management and actively supports the local environment across Salisbury Plain. Our approach includes habitat management through cover crops, woodland edges and natural corridors that benefit a wide range of wildlife, alongside predator control carried out in accordance with best practice to support ground-nesting birds and biodiversity.

We operate within a landscape already shaped by conservation, where our activities form part of a balanced ecosystem, with a focus on low-intensity, well-managed releases aligned with current guidance.

All game is distributed free within the local community as a sustainable food source. BTGS sees itself as a long-term custodian of the ground, maintaining both sporting quality and environmental balance.

Shoot days at BTGS are typically hosted by the Syndicate Leaders, with the Chairman & Director often present, supported by our experienced keeper and shoot-day team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and inclusive, reflecting the club’s strong military, civilian and community roots. Days are well organised, with clear communication and attention to detail, but without unnecessary formality.

Whether attending as a syndicate member or a guest, Guns can expect a welcoming environment where camaraderie is central, and where both experienced Shots and those newer to the sport feel equally at ease.

Conveniently located on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border, BTGS is easily accessible from London, the South West, and the Home Counties.

The Bulford & Tidworth Garrison Shoot (BTGS) has a history spanning over 120 years, closely tied to the development of the Salisbury Plain garrisons. Established as a sporting outlet for military personnel, it has evolved into a unique club bringing together serving soldiers, veterans and civilians who share a passion for the countryside.

Operating across the eastern sector of Salisbury Plain, the Shoot has always reflected the character of the land—open, expansive and shaped by both nature and military use.

Today, BTGS remains true to its roots: a not-for-profit sporting club built on tradition, camaraderie and continuity, offering a distinctive experience that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.