In this issue

In praise of pollack
Raiding the wild larder by boat.

Something to crow about
Growing fond of those pesky pests.

Five of the best
Weapons with perfect provenance...

What A Load Of Pollacks!

A beautiful afternoon, a deserted harbour and a little boat — all you need to catch a pollack for supper is a bit of luck, says Barry Stoffell

6 mins

Love thine enemy

It is a strange irony of pest control that the more time you spend out in the field shooting vermin, the more you come to respect your target species as remarkable foe

5 mins

Money well spent

Paying a guide to put you under geese lacks the joy of finding birds yourself but it can still be a fine experience, writes Jamie Tusting

6 mins

A famous five

A gun that’s been owned by a hero of the shooting world can be worth a lot of money. Diggory Hadoke looks at five of the best

7 mins

Where there's smoke

Meat has long been preserved and flavoured by curing and smoking, and it’s surprisingly easy to do it in your garden, says Tim Maddams

2 mins

Grouse — the ifs and butts

With the virus still lingering, there’s a huge question mark over the season ahead but it could still be glorious, says Patrick Laurie

5 mins

Rural craft

In the 21st century, many old skills are no longer needed; we celebrate those that part of our rich rural culture

3 mins

Salvation in County Durham

Emerging, slowly, from the deprivations of lockdown, now is the time to savour the beauty we are lucky to have all around us

5 mins

Life after lockdown

The COVID-19 crisis may have strengthened the bond between you and your dogs, writes Ellena Swift, but now’s the time to plan ahead

7 mins

Ticking all the boxes

Dealing with the scourge of ticks comes with the territory for dog owners — but it’s a battle that can be won, insists 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.