I love the history and traditions of English shooting. Thank you very much for the posts. It is very satisfying to weave history, tradition, like-mindedness, family, the outdoors, dog-work, hospitality, testing shots, and fine guns together in one endeavor.
We are naturally envious that we do not have this same tradition in the US. As others have stated, the dove shoot is probably the closest analogue. Some may also mention a Pheasant Group in the Dakotas, but of course this is walked-up hunting as you call it and although some of the elements mentioned above are present, it is not exactly the same. We enjoy these posts on some of the intangibles of our sport and welcome the opportunity to learn more of your shooting traditions as it is in sharing these sentiments and stories that we arrive at a greater appreciation and mutual admiration and perhaps in so doing perpetuate the sport we love for future generations.
