In this issue

Modern-day classics
Solid stalking rifles with fine looks.

Calling reinforcements
On a farm where rabbits are rife.

The not so humble rabbit
Our treasured quarry.

Nothing to hide
Going makeshift on the pigeons..

No alternatives would give same benefits, says study

An important new report provides a glorious boost to driven grouse shooting, stating it provides ecological, economic and social benefits

2 mins

Country Diary

There is much to be gained from putting aside petty differences and working together to help the world’s many endangered bird species

3 mins

No grey areas with Swiss kit

Mat Manning puts Zeiss’s V4 scope to the test on an evening in pursuit of woodland pests

5 mins

Keepers help in fight against egg collectors

Richard Negus investigates cases of illegal raids on wild bird nests and learns that fieldsports is uniquely placed to thwart the thieves

6 mins

Bunny boom or bust: feral foe or fine asset?

The rabbit’s fortunes have changed since it was introduced to the UK but it still offers a blissfully pure form of sport, says Patrick Laurie

6 mins

A Thorny Problem For Our Butterflies

Our beloved butterflies — we see 59 species in the UK — are in decline, partly due to lack of habitat and food

5 mins

The skinny on 4x4 tyres

As we approach autumn, and the coming season, it is a good time to think about the tyres fitted to our faithful off-roaders, urges Ed Coles

6 mins

Stalking Diary

With ever-changing Covid rules, stalking businesses have been hit hard by the need for their clients to quarantine and a lack of hotels

2 mins

Passing on the flame

Simon Whitehead collects a brace of kits from ‘Granda’ Bob Merrin and is reminded of lessons learned and where it all began

6 mins

It's vitamin sea

It is an acquired taste, warns John Wright, but sea buckthorn juice is full of goodness

4 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.