In this issue

A cultivated wilderness
How keepers shape grouse moors.

The view from the butt
A red-letter day in Yorkshire.

Worth a shot
Is there a perfect shot size?.

Speak to the manager
Make a plan to benefit woodland...

This man-made idyll

There is so much more to management of our uplands than simply burning heather — they are ecological marvels, reveals Mike Swan

6 mins

A terrific Twelfth

A promising number of testing grouse got the shooting season off to an encouraging and lively start on Yorkshire’s Bingley Moor, one of our finest sporting landscapes

5 mins

How does your shot measure up?

Fashion can influence favoured equipment but shot size should always be chosen to ensure a clean kill, says Simon Reinhold

5 mins

Britain: blessed with the finest grouse?

From red to ruffed, the grouse family is extensive — but which of them provides the toughest hunting, wonders David Tomlinson

6 mins

The first real fall of snipe

Anticipating the arrival of the little waders is thrilling, the moon, weather and habitat all playing a vital role, explains Patrick Laurie

6 mins

A game plan for woodland

Left unchecked, deer can cause lasting damage to precious habitat, says Jamie Tusting

6 mins

Take revision classes

With a semblance of normality returning at last, Sika is able to resume her training under the expert tutelage of gundog guru Ellena Swift

6 mins

A return to normality

As we emerge from the unsettling world of COVID-19, the thought of sport with rod and gun brings a sense of peace and comfort

5 mins

A sporting life in Africa

Lockdown was hard for many reasons, not least being separated from beloved canine companions

3 mins

Upland keeper

It is striking the extent to which our perceptions of a bird or mammal are influenced by how colourful or cute it is; looks are often deceiving

3 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.