In this issue

Small rivers on the edge
Saving our southern chalkstreams.

A pigeon paradise
Looking for that magic milestone.

No haaf measures
The ancient art of haaf netting..

Small rivers on the edge of the precipice

A 22lb salmon caught on the Avon was the fish of a lifetime but such a catch will never be seen again unless we act fast, says Mike Swan

6 mins

Pigeon with promise

A summer’s afternoon on the stubbles offers testing sport and the chance of hitting a magical milestone

6 mins

Clever by haaf

Brought to Scottish shores by the Vikings, the art of haaf netting has been practised for centuries but could now be at risk of dying out, laments Sir Johnny Scott

5 mins

Eurovision coat contest

A good shooting jacket is worth its weight in gold. Richard Negus tests the Continent’s finest, from Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the UK

6 mins

Why you should apply ‘the onion'

We know our gundogs are increasingly tempting to criminals, but what more can we do to keep them safe? Matt Cross investigates

5 mins

The gift of the garb

Practicality and royalty have been major influences on sporting clothing down the decades. Sam Carlisle is a dedicated follower

6 mins

Tawny goes into orbit

Simon Whitehead is delighted to have his prized lurcher back in work but a tough retrieve is a reminder that our animals aren’t machines

5 mins

How do you like them (crab) apples?

Small and sour, Malus sylvestris isn’t the most palatable of foraged finds, admits John Wright, but it’s amazing what a little added sugar can do

4 mins

Arrowing experience to fill lockdown hours

While some took up breadmaking and learning new languages during the COVID-19 lockdown, Soldier Palmer turned to archery

6 mins

Beretta Vittoria comparison £1,815/£2,145

Beretta’s Silver Pigeon series takes a lot of beating and its smaller Vittoria model comes in two versions, put to the test by Mark Heath

3 mins

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Shooting Times & Country Magazine Description:

Since its launch in 1882, Shooting Times & Country Magazine has been at the forefront of the shooting scene. The magazine is the clear first choice for shooting sportsmen, with editorial covering all disciplines, including gameshooting, rough shooting, pigeon shooting, wildfowling and deer stalking. Additionally the magazine has a strong focus on the training and use of gundogs in the field and, because it is a weekly publication, the magazine keeps readers firmly up-to-date with the latest news in their world.