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The Gazette
USA shooting SCHOOLS AND SHOWS •
Wing shooter's pie
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2006 SHOOTINGSCHOOLS
& CUSTOMGUNFITTINGS
MACON, MISSISSIPPI
CIRCLE M PLANTATION
One Day Shooting School
October 18, 19 and 20
BEAUFORT, SOUTHCAROLINA
WINGFIELD
LESSONS & GUNFITTINGS
October 24, 25 and 26
BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
WINGFIELD
LESSONS & GUNFITTINGS
DECEMBER 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 10
WINGSHOOTING TRIPS
ENGLAND & IRELAND
BALLYWALTER PARK
DRIVEN PHEASANT & SNIPE
NOVEMBER 6 TO 12
CONDON, OREGON - 2007
HIGHLAND HILLS RANCH
ONE DAY SCHOOL, DRIVEN PHEASANT
WALKED-UP PHEASANT & CHUKAR
JANUARY 14, 15 & 16
JANUARY 19, 20 & 21
For Bookings and Information:
Call Toll Free 1-866-254-2406
or E-Mail: chrisbatha@aol.com
2007 SHOWS
ANTIQUE ARM SSHOW
LASVEGAS, NEVADA
JANUARY 5 TO 7
SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL
RENO, NEVADA
JANUARY 24 TO 27
SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXHIBITION
CHARLESTON, SC
FEBRUARY 16 TO 18
THE SPORTMAN’S SHOW
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
MARCH 2 & 3
THESOUTHERN
SIDE BY SIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SANFORD, NC
APRIL 27 TO 29
THE UPPER PENINSULA
SIDE BY SIDE CLASSIC
CHANNING, MI
JUNE 16 & 17
If you are interested
in a Famars di Abbiatico & Salvinelli or a Charles Boswell
Best London Gun, custom-made to your individual dimensions,please
contact Chris Batha at 1-866-254-2406 or come meet him at
one of the USA Shooting Schools or Shows. Custom Gunfits
are free with the purchase of a new gun.
For Bookings and Information:
Call Toll Free 1-866-254-2406
or E-Mail: chrisbatha@aol.com
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Wing Shooter's Pie
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Shooting in Europe during the winter
months is both exhilarating and challenging - you can expect
any kind of weather, terrain and quarry - that is the fascination
of walked-up and driven European Shooting. The hard-working
hunter deserves an equally hearty lunch and the traditional
British Hunting Lunch is a stew, casserole or pie. More
often, this pie is served with seasonal vegetables, rounded-off
with a strong cheddar cheese. Add too, a large glass of
robust claret - just enough to “lubricate the swing”,
but not enough to impair the ever-important safety awareness
of the shooters.
If forced to choose my favorite
Shoot Lunch, I have always been torn between “Shepherd’s
Pie” (Ground Lamb) and “Cottage Pie” (Ground
Beef). However, this season I was treated to a new version
called “Hunter’s Pie”, made with minced
venison. This proved to be the perfect cold-weather Wing
Shooter’s lunch and my new favorite.
The rich blend and unique
flavor of this ultimate organic meat is the best version
of shepherd’s or cottage pie I have ever tasted. I
know some of you shoot in warmer climates, but this is a
true hunter’s feast - simple fare, simply made, and
simply sensational!
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Wing Shooter’s Pie
Ingredients:
2 large onions, peeled and chopped
2 lb. minced venison
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. plain flour
1/2 pt. beef stock
1 tbsp. tomato puree
3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
2 1/2 lb. freshly mashed potato (made with butter and milk)
2 oz. of grated cheddar cheese
Serves 4
Melt the butter in a large
saucepan, add the onion and cook until soft and golden.
Add the venison and garlic, increasing the heat so the garlic
and meat brown a little, stirring constantly. Sprinkle the
flour over the mix, stir in well then add the stock, tomato
puree, Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
Season and bubble gently
for 15 minutes, season again to taste, then spoon into a
shallow dish.
Fire up the broiler, spread
the mashed potato in a layer over the mince and scatter
with cheese. Grill until the top is crisp and golden brown
and the filling is piping hot.
Accompany this savory dish
with any good, ordinary claret. Enjoy!
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