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Game shooting attire & etiquette.

Country sporting life, approached with care: an independent guide to clothing, preparation and the official resources worth knowing.

The game day. A sense of occasion.

Driven days, walked-up shooting and simulated game each have their own character. Understand the invitation, prepare with care and take your lead from the host and shoot team.

What to wear on a game day

A field coat, a check shirt, discreet knitwear and suitable trousers or breeks. For ladies and gentlemen alike, thoughtful fit and weather protection take precedence.

For gentlemen, consider a check shirt, comfortable knitwear and a practical jacket. For ladies, a shaped country jacket or gilet works with suitable trousers and footwear. Choose layers that suit the conditions and allow comfortable movement.

Official guidance & where to begin

Before a game day, consult current official guidance on seasons, permissions and requirements. Simulated game offers a similar social format using clay targets.

Basc Game-Shooting Guide ↗

Getting Started ↗

Men’s country clothing Ladies’ country clothing Shooting & countryside organisations

DRESS FOR THE DAY

The country wardrobe.

Choose layers for the conditions and comfortable movement. Explore these style suggestions on Amazon.

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Walker & Hawkes Barlaston tweed field jacket in blue tweed for men

Fieldwear

Walker & Hawkes · Gentlemen

Barlaston tweed field jacket

Blue tweed

Dark checked tweed for the sporting field. Add breeks and long socks.

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TruClothing Brown herringbone waistcoat for women

Tweed

TruClothing · Ladies

Brown herringbone waistcoat

Brown herringbone

A nod to Sabrina’s country tailoring. Wear over a shirt or cream knit.

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Rydale Hannah country shirt in blue check for women

Shirts

Rydale · Ladies

Hannah country shirt

Blue check

A soft blue check for easy country layering. Add a gilet or waxed coat.

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Dublin River III country boots in chocolate for women

Boots

Dublin · Ladies

River III country boots

Chocolate

Chocolate brown country boots for paths, paddocks and weekend walks.

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Game Technical Apparel Stealth field jacket in hunters green for men

Fieldwear

Game Technical Apparel · Gentlemen

Stealth field jacket

Hunters green

A hunter-green field coat for days outdoors. Add a country shirt and suitable boots.

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Walker & Hawkes Northfield tweed plus-four breeks in light sage for men

Breeks

Walker & Hawkes · Gentlemen

Northfield tweed plus-four breeks

Light sage

Traditional light sage tweed breeks. Finish with suitable long socks and field footwear.

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Hoggs of Fife Monarch moleskin trousers in olive for men

Moleskins

Hoggs of Fife · Gentlemen

Monarch moleskin trousers

Olive

Traditional moleskin for country days. Pair with a checked shirt and leather boots.

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Nicky Adams Countrywear Waxed cotton overtrousers in brown for men

Overtrousers

Nicky Adams Countrywear · Gentlemen

Waxed cotton overtrousers

Brown

Unisex waxed overtrousers with a nylon lining. An outer layer over your usual trousers for wet country days.

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Game Technical Apparel Waxed cotton overtrousers in green for men

Overtrousers

Game Technical Apparel · Gentlemen

Waxed cotton overtrousers

Green

Waxed cotton overtrousers for an extra outer layer on wet days. Wear over ordinary trousers with field boots.

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Hoggs of Fife Field Sport neoprene-lined wellingtons in green for men

Wellingtons

Hoggs of Fife · Gentlemen

Field Sport neoprene-lined wellingtons

Green

Green neoprene-lined wellingtons for muddy paths and days in the field.

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Rydale Ladies’ softshell walking trousers in military green

Field trousers

Rydale · Ladies

Ladies’ softshell walking trousers

Military green

A practical softshell trouser for country walks, with a checked shirt and wellingtons.

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Rydale Ladies’ full-zip neoprene-lined wellingtons in olive

Wellingtons

Rydale · Ladies

Ladies’ full-zip neoprene-lined wellingtons

Olive

Olive full-zip wellingtons for country walks and yard days. Pair with softshell trousers and a waxed coat.

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Walker & Hawkes Oakmoor Harris Tweed flat cap in moss green

Flat caps

Walker & Hawkes · Gentlemen & ladies

Oakmoor Harris Tweed flat cap

Moss green

Moss green Harris Tweed above a waxed coat or tailored country jacket. A unisex finishing touch.

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Nicky Adams Countrywear Waxed Bushman country hat in brown

Country hats

Nicky Adams Countrywear · Gentlemen & ladies

Waxed Bushman country hat

Brown

A brown waxed country hat with a feather accent. Wear with an olive coat and country boots.

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Hunter Original Tall wellington boots in dark olive for men

Wellingtons

Hunter · Gentlemen

Original Tall wellington boots

Dark olive

The classic tall Hunter in dark olive. A natural finish to moleskin trousers and a waxed country coat.

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Hunter Ladies’ Original Tall wellingtons in dark olive

Wellingtons

Hunter · Ladies

Ladies’ Original Tall wellingtons

Dark olive

Dark olive tall wellingtons with cords, a cream knit and a favourite waxed jacket.

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The full wardrobe Screen to countryside Country favourites Dress for the occasion

THE SPORTING ADDRESS BOOK / 20 GROUNDS

Make a day of it.

From London’s green edge to Sussex, Yorkshire and the Highlands. Discover clay-shooting grounds, introductions and places to enjoy a sporting day together.

Explore the address book →

Northern England 05 grounds →Southern England 05 grounds →Scotland 05 grounds →London & nearby 05 grounds →

COMPLETE THE OUTFIT

The finishing touches.

Coordinating pieces from the wider country edit.

3M PELTOR SportTac electronic ear defenders in orange/green

Electronic ear defenders

3M PELTOR · Gentlemen & ladies

SportTac electronic ear defenders

Orange/green

Level-dependent electronic hearing protection from 3M PELTOR. A foldable design for the sporting bag.

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Jack Pyke Pro shooting protective glasses in black frame / lens set

Protective glasses

Jack Pyke · Gentlemen & ladies

Pro shooting protective glasses

Black frame / lens set

A shooting eyewear set with interchangeable lenses and a hard case for the sporting bag.

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Jack Pyke Suede-palm shooters mitts in green for men

Shooting gloves

Jack Pyke · Gentlemen

Suede-palm shooters mitts

Green

Knitted convertible mitts with suede palms. A country-green layer for colder outdoor days.

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Parker Hale Lyndhurst leather cartridge bag in chestnut

Bags

Parker Hale · Gentlemen & ladies

Lyndhurst leather cartridge bag

Chestnut

Chestnut leather and brass fittings bring a considered finish to the sporting wardrobe.

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THE GENTLEMAN · WAXED COTTON

A warmer outer layer.

Padded country coats for colder days. Check the fit and freedom of movement before wearing a jacket in the field.

Padded wax jacket alternatives

Choose a fit with room for layers and comfortable movement.

Country Leisure Wear men’s quilt-lined waxed coat in olive

Waxed jackets

Country Leisure Wear · Gentlemen

Quilt-lined waxed coat

Olive

Waxed cotton with a quilted lining and detachable hood. A traditional longer coat to wear over a country shirt and moleskins.

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Gillicci men’s padded country wax jacket in olive green

Waxed jackets

Gillicci · Gentlemen

Padded country wax jacket

Olive green

A heavily padded country jacket with a corduroy collar, removable hood and handwarmer pockets. An option for colder days outdoors.

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FAIRY TRENDZ men’s padded wax country jacket in olive

Waxed jackets

FAIRY TRENDZ · Gentlemen

Padded wax country jacket

Olive

A quilt-lined country jacket with a corduroy collar, detachable hood and roomy pockets. Pair with a checked shirt, cords and wellingtons.

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COMPLETE THE COUNTRY WARDROBE

Layers. Comfort. The finishing details.