In this issue

Tempted by ptarmigan
History of our most elusive quarry.

Corvids at sunset
Perfect prep for the fowling season.

Bunnies bounce back
Are rabbits really on the increase?

Elusive ptarmigan at the top of the world

Plentiful in Victorian times but now rarely shot, the ptarmigan offers a sporting challenge like no other gamebird, says David Tomlinson

5 mins

Dogger fisher

Every dog has its day but which breed catches the biggest trout? Armed with an array of dog fur flies, Richard Negus sets forth

6 mins

The perfect prep for those whistling wings

Simon Garnham thinks taking on corvids at sunset might be great practice for the fast-approaching challenges of wildfowling at dusk

6 mins

A Turning Point For The Rabbit?

Across the country, there have been reports that rabbit numbers are bouncing back after decades of decline. But is it true, asks Jack Bell

4 mins

There Never Is A Perfect Shot

No matter how many deer you shoot — they will always surprise you, says Patrick Laurie

6 mins

Minor quarries, major quibbles

Richard Hardy airs his views on lesser-targeted game, and why their conservation is critical to the past and future of fieldsports

5 mins

Hare restorer

The stress of an ever-changing habitat is taking its toll on the hare population, but there are things we can do to boost their numbers

5 mins

Sako S20 Hunter in .308 Win £1,955

This innovative rifle can be reconfigured quickly to meet the needs of hunters and precision shooters alike. Bruce Potts is impressed

4 mins

Sorting the wheat from the chaff

If you want to keep your birds close to home, provide good food and clean water, and never forget that foxes will be foxes, says Liam Bell

5 mins

Don't jump the gun

A gun-shy puppy is a trainer’s worst nightmare so dogs should be carefully introduced to the sound of shot, says David Tomlinson

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.