In this issue

Woodpigeon central
The top county for shooting pigeon.

Waiting for Reynard
The benefi ts of being able to lie still.

High spring at High Park
Appreciating the beauty outside..

Country Diary

Now we are into late spring it is all systems go in the farming world, keeping one eye on the weather and the other on the new dairy herd

3 mins

Where can you find a pigeon paradise?

You need lots of arable, plenty of woodland and an abundance of birds but which is the best pigeon shooting county, wonders Tom Payne

6 mins

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

Foxes are threatening to wipe out nesting waders so an ambush is set up — and techniques learned in the Royal Marines prove invaluable as Reynard takes his time

6 mins

By hook or by rook

How easy is it to shoot the famous ‘four and 20 blackbirds’ and is rook pie a ‘dainty dish’? Jamie Tusting is determined to find out

6 mins

White knuckles and wide eyes

As we learn there is to be little let-up on lockdown, we need a bit of escapism so Patrick Laurie shares some of his top reads

5 mins

Take Good Advice But Buy With Your Heart

Investing in a gun might seem daunting but if you know what you’re looking for and what you want, it’s a good start, says Simon Reinhold

5 mins

Beauty to make you cry

As lockdown continues, there is plenty of delight to be found outside and much birdsong to be savoured

4 mins

When garden birds were fare game

From house sparrow to blackbird and even fieldfare, our cherished birds were once used to supplement bare larders, says Graham Lorne

4 mins

Jump at the chance

Some dogs are keener to jump than others but a cautious approach may well be the best and safest option, suggests David Tomlinson

4 mins

A captive audience

The sanctuary at Peakirk provides an education in wildfowl, says Petrel, while the Borough Fen duck decoy is a nostalgic reminder of times past

6 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.