In this issue

Cut to the chase
A history of hare coursing.

No poults, no problem
The joys of a wild bird shoot.

A passion for pike
Fishing for monsters in the sunshine..

Waterloo sunset

Now illegal under the Hunting Act, hare coursing has a rich history, from the Romans up to the Blair government, says Sir Johnny Scott

6 mins

Highs, lows and hilo

There is nothing like the joy — and despair — of a quiet day fishing in the sunshine to escape the troubles of the world, Jamie Tusting.

6 mins

Anyone can make a mistake

There is a fine line between a shot that kills and one that wounds, so why do so few people stalk with a dog, wonders Richard Negus.

6 mins

Slipping out of our grasp

There is a real risk that we will lose thecapercaillie forever,

5 mins

Casting Shadows Fish And Fishing In Britain

In his cultural history of fishing, Tom Fort charts the rise and decline of eel trapping in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland

7 mins

Gamekeeper

The immediate fallout from coronavirus is having an impact on all our daily lives, but the effects on shooting could last for many years

3 mins

Toyota Hilux £20,423

The Toyota Hilux has been shifting loads for 52 years and its latest incarnation lives up to that workhorse reputation, says Ed Coles.

5 mins

Ireland's goat talent

County Kerry has a healthy population of feral goats that cause much damage but luckily they’re tremendously tasty,

4 mins

War and peas

Frustratingly for farmers, there is nothing that woodies like more than young peas — Tom Payne heads to Norfolk to tackle the issue

6 mins

A Nordic nirvana

With bear, elk, reindeer and red deer and its stunning topography, Norway makes for an exceptional and challenging sporting destination

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.