In this issue

High pheasants are a tall order - Tips for hitting those 50-yard birds.

Walking-up waders - A rough day on the Suffolk marshes.

A warm Highfield welcome - Driven shooting in West Yorkshire.

Don't give antis ammo — follow COVID precautions

Shooting groups have stressed the importance of obeying virus control measures after a photo appeared to show fowlers not social distancing

2 mins

Come one, come all

The small but friendly Highfield shoot in West Yorkshire prides itself on both its inclusivity and its ability to produce spectacular sport for visiting Guns

6 mins

Where the land screams ‘snipe'

Assorted dogs and a shared passion makes a day spent on the marshes paradise for Richard Negus

5 mins

Giving the very high birds your best shot

Barrel length has changed over the years, and preferences differ but is longer always better for reaching tall birds, asks Simon Reinhold

5 mins

Food for thought on shooting day feasts

Feeding hungry Guns and beaters is a central part of the shoot day ritual. Rose Prince explains how to make lunch a fitting celebration

5 mins

Joining the Dots and planning a Budget

Tawny takes a back seat as her off spring are taken out for their first lesson — but sometimes you need experience, says Simon Whitehead

5 mins

Forget rats and eels, this is the creel thing

Various DIY efforts have brought ridicule but not much else, so the next project seems doomed to fail — but Soldier Palmer strikes gold

6 mins

The dale of plenty

Botanists from across the world descend on Teesdale to study a unique mix of plant species found only in this corner of England

3 mins

Taste Of Fowling Fit For A King

Wildfowling by its nature is largely practised in dreadful conditions at ungodly hours and Richard Negus doesn’t want to put his son off

5 mins

Testing times for labs

The diminishing labrador gene pool means the UK’s favourite breed is open to a host of hereditary diseases, as David Tomlinson explains

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.