In this issue

Is this our finest quarry?
In praise of the grey partridge.

The rabbit revival
Why bunnies are bouncing back.

Feast or famine
Does game have a sticky class issue?

To fly and to flourish
How hedges lead to better birds..

Country Diary

Almost everybody agrees that Britain needs more ponds, not least because a few teal and some mallard add fine variety to shoot days

3 mins

Tasty, testing and English to its wing tips

A devoted parent, a conscientious mate, a strategic flyer and a joy on the table — the grey partridge gets Ed Wills’s vote for the best quarry

5 mins

Did Covid Kickstart This Rabbit Revival?

Rabbit numbers have dropped by 60% in the past 20 years but, after 18 months of lockdowns, numbers are rising, says Simon Whitehead

5 mins

The Lightning Thread

Subtitled Fishological Moments and The Pursuit of Paradise, this rich memoir celebrates the unique tranquility that can be found in fishing

6 mins

Why our game is still stuck in a class divide

Once expensive and with barbaric laws of protection, game is more affordable today but struggles to shake off its past, says Rose Prince

6 mins

Great sporting lives

Celebrating the achievements of the most remarkable Shots of yesteryear

3 mins

Stalking Diary

An early-season roar is not always the sign of a good rut and it brings back memories of a stag almost entirely lost to a steep Scottish hillside

3 mins

Rats, rodenticides and resistance: what next?

Complacency is not an option when dealing with rodent infestations but there are plenty of ways to limit unwelcome visitors on a shoot

5 mins

A battle of the HPRs

A unique team challenge will showcase the talents of 11 hunt, point and retrieve breeds; David Tomlinson takes a look at the contenders

6 mins

Gamekeeper

Looking after a wild bird estate can be a nerve-shredding experience, but it is so much more satisfying and rewarding than the reared world

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.