In this issue

AWARD-WINNING
pheasants in an Irish storm

Enchanting Emerald Island - Stunning shoot in Northern Ireland.

In Kenya’s gin-clear waters - Why trout fi shing is great in Africa..

Country Diary

As charities such as the RSPB become more politicised, the way you vote in the election could give them more say over our lives than ever

3 mins

Upland Keeper

Civil servants need only to be indifferent to matters such as licences to have a potentially damaging effect on our protected bird numbers

3 mins

A Reward In Itself

Patrick Galbraith heads across the Irish Sea to a Purdey awardwinning shoot and finds some fine pheasants in torrential weather

6 mins

Ten Untold Treasures

A decade has now passed since he established his miniature estate and Richard Hardy celebrates by trying to bag 10 species in 10 hours

6 mins

Taking The Piseog

First there was the engine trouble with the boat, then his shooting skills failed completely; Barry Stoffell wonders if he has been cursed

4 mins

The Best Four By Four

Eight Guns get to experience four superb drives on four of the finest shoots in Devon — and conservation will benefit, says Chris Warren

5 mins

Instinctive Shooting Sometimes Stinks!

Why is it that one day we can shoot marvellously but the next day we can’t hit a thing — could it be due to ageing?

4 mins

Making It Look Easy

Nothing beats the real thing and, with Keepa and Sika ready for the next level, it’s time to test them alongside the Guns, says Ellena Swift

5 mins

Deerhunter Pro Gamekeeper Jacket

In an exclusive review, Liam Bell field tests the latest version of Deerhunter’s Pro Gamekeeper jacket to see if it lives up to the hype

4 mins

Spring For A Bargain

Cockers are one of the most popular gundog breeds but the springer has its virtues and is a most effective hunter, says David Tomlinson

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.