Hard to believe it was 11 years ago today that I had just Captained the last shoot day of the season at the wonderful 4,000 acre "Dunira Estate", in Comrie Perthshire. It was the culmination of some 5 months work, when I had been appointed as acting Estate Manager with the task of commercialising the Estates Shooting prior to its sale. It was one of the most demanding yet most rewarding tasks I have undertaken, with the help of the brilliant keeper, "Big" Doug Stewart, the de

Another brilliant video from Dave Carrie, showing cracking British Driven partridge that have to be shot with instinctive skills. Again these super videos really capture and promote the essence of a traditional shoot with its camaraderie and hospitality. Sit back and enjoy. Just a quick addition, I cover the skills and techniques for Shooting Driven Partridge in my upcoming Video Coaching series "Only Perfect Practice Makes Perfect" Episode titled "Fundamentals For Driven Win

Here is another super video from Dave Carrie, showing that game shooting in Britain is as much about the wonderful countryside and the people who work and enjoy it as part of their daily lives. Great hospitality, camaraderie and some of the highest and fastest flying pheasants you will see. #BritishDrivenShooting #DaveCarrie #KeithCoyle #UKShooting

As many of you know, in 2008 I was the Estate Manager & Shoot Captain for the 4,000 acre Dunira Estate, Perthshire, Scotland. We had drives starting at the lowland valleys and then progressing up the hogs back 2,000' mountain. This video is of my favourite drive, the "Larches" and was about half way up. #KeithCoyle #UKShooting

Unique Shooting Vacation, Scotland 2018 I am very pleased to announce that I have once again linked up with fellow Coach and Good Friend Tracy Meston, proprietor of the Scottish Borders Sporting Agency & head Instructor at the Roxburgh Shooting School and shall be acting as Her exclusive USA representative. So straight away, we are putting together a Shooting Vacation in the area of Kelso, South Of Edinburgh, Scotland, for a weeks shooting that will include a warm up Sim Driv

Hello Guest I thought my American visitors may like to take a brief look around some of my favorite Sporting Grounds and Estates in the UK I shall add some more of my favorites in future posts....... Click on grounds titles to visit their websites. Lady's wood Shooting School Nestled amidst the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, Lady’s Wood has long been recognised as one of the finest shooting schools in the UK. Set in 55 acres of natural woodland, Lady’s Wood offers the

I am both privileged and delighted to say that I have been offered by Her Grace, Emma the Duchess of Rutland several dates for this coming seasons Driven Pheasant and Partridge Shooting. Those that would be interested in joining me on these once in a lifetime Shoot days, in the presence of Her Grace, and wish to know more please email direct at keith@keithcoyle.com Best wishes Keith #KeithCoyle #Agency #UKShooting

I am privileged to offer this truly Bucket List Event, with permission of her Grace, Lady Fairhaven of the Kirtling Estate, Suffolk, in Conjunction with the 6,500 acre Ampton Estate Suffolk. A weeks shooting to include 2 Driven Pheasant & Partridge days and 1 Evening Flighted Duck shoot. These are two of the finest private estates in Englands, East Anglia region (past home of the American 8th Air Force) and accommodation will be in the 16th Century Tudor Swan Hotel in the vil

A Brief Guide to Sporting Etiquette for: Driven Game (Wing) Shooting in Great Britain. As with any social and sporting endeavor there is a set of guidelines and etiquette associated with Driven Shooting. Don’t be alarmed, as with any etiquette, it helps everyone know what to expect and what is expected. The essential guide for field etiquette is: Be Safe and Be Sporting. One thing to keep in mind is the effort that has preceded your arrival. The head gamekeeper and his team w