In this issue

Shooting ourselves in the foot
The danger of posting photos online.

Acting your age
When’s it time to put the gun away?

Blaser F3 Competition on test
A fine gun for clays and driven birds..

Country Diary

Beavers can bring huge benefits in some areas but utter destruction in others, and any reintroductions must be considered at a local level

3 mins

No pictures, please

In a world dominated by social media, photos of quarry are stripped of context and used against us — it’s time to wise up, says Gethin Jones

6 mins

Vital kit that is a cut above

Every stalker should carry five key pieces of kit when out on the hill, says Chris Dalton

7 mins

Bosnia, bucks and bear hugs

A brace of resplendent roe in a majestic setting makes the moonshine taste even sweeter as Sam Carlisle toasts a fitting finale to a dream trip

7 mins

Time's up for terriers

A host of once-tenacious working breeds are in dire straits due to pampering pet owners and the Hunting Act, warns Sir Johnny Scott

6 mins

A hell of a mesh

Simon Whitehead’s overworked long-nets need some TLC and who better to repair them than master net-maker Ian ‘Torchie’ Clayton?

6 mins

Danger on quail trail

E-collars are an invaluable safety device for hunters’ dogs in South Carolina, and David Tomlinson makes the case for their use here

5 mins

Travelling hopefully

While we want to encourage the young in fieldsports, spoon-feeding them is selfish and unhelpul in the long run, warns John Humphreys

5 mins

Stalking Diary

With the finer weather come the cursed midges, meaning it is the ideal time to do some DMQ training in the south, with a muntjac thrown in

3 mins

Primal drama in old starlight

Lamenting the loss of local angling expertise gleaned over the generations, Soldier Palmer ventures into the night in search of sea trout

5 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.