Shooting Times & Country
It's no doddle up the creek
Adam Hart plans a last outing of the season to provide food for friends, but it’s hard won
6 min |
February 24, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
A sporting life in Africa
A buffalo stalk in Tanzania almost ends in disaster but it makes for a fine tale over a beer
3 min |
February 24, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
A fish for all seasons
Freddie Braithwaite-Exley’s February fish proves elusive but frostbite seems certain
3 min |
February 24, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
A bit of positive spin
A trio of gundog breeds from Italy have found a place in the hearts of UK owners. David Tomlinson assesses their strengths in the field
6 min |
February 24, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Gentlemen Of The Marsh
Graham Downing examines how wildfowling was elevated from a pot-filling pursuit to one of the grandest of sports
6 min |
February 24, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
A Helping Hand For Man's Best Friend
Few people are aware that dogs can suffer from bouts of depression but there are simple steps to help lift their spirits, says Ellena Swift
6 min |
February 24, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Hide to seek
Handcrafted leather gun slips are a joy to behold; Jamie Tusting looks at the process
5 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
The value of upskilling
Being confined to quarters is opening up a world of online learning possibilities for Barry Stoffell as he discovers an upside to lockdown
4 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Cold comforts
The chillier months offer excellent chances to get on top of numbers of pigeon as they try to find snug shelter, says Mat Manning
5 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
United front forms to fight for our curlew
HRH the Prince of Wales applauds a new partnership, which includes the RSPB and GWCT, that aims to conserve Britain’s ‘wonderful bird’
1 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
You can't teach this on Zoom
A less-than-perfect afternoon of chasing pigeon over kale presents the perfect learning opportunity for a keen 14-year-old
6 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
Change is afoot and there is a wonderful opportunity coming for our sport to lead the way in adapting to a new style of land management
3 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
A vital role — for life
Ignore the naysayers; keepering is a wonderfully rewarding job from beginning to end, says Liam Bell
7 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Where Did All The Good Young Keepers Go?
Being a keeper requires more than simply a love of shooting; Will Pocklington asks three old hands what they look for in new recruits
6 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Time To End Snobbery On Semi-Autos?
They are a vital tool for keepers and fowlers but could semi-automatics also one day feature on driven days? Simon Reinhold gets radical
7 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Shooting Groups Defend Progress On Lead Transition
BASC has rebuffed criticism that there is a lack of commitment to the move towards non-toxic shot and says good headway has been made
2 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
The heat is on
Thermal technology is a real game-changer for culling muntjac and means many more outings are successful, says Graham Downing
5 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
The grandest danger
Punt-gunning was a business in the 19th century but there were also very fine vessels made for gentleman fowlers, says Diggory Hadoke
6 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
The first feathers
Shooting in snow doesn’t always work, but Tom Payne enjoys a terrific afternoon on pigeon
6 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
The call of the wild
When tensions inevitably run high in lockdown, Mat Manning finds a slice of solitary squirrel control is the best way to relieve stress
5 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Shooting for a perfect ten
Three species in the bag before breakfast bodes well for one of those magical days when everything comes together
7 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Lowdown on German HPRs
Elegant and efficient, German HPRs have found a niche here; David Tomlinson examines their enduring appeal
4 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Jeep Renegade 4xe Trailhawk £36,500
Jeep’s popular SUV is back after a makeover, with eco additions and off-road tweaks creating an impressive all-rounder, says Ed Coles
4 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
All out for a duck
Lockdown meant more time at home for Adam Hart and he used it wisely by feeding a pond and constructing a hide out of willow
5 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Adopting a different view on rescue dogs
The number of dogs in rescue centres is soaring and the gundog world could benefit by tapping into this resource, writes Ellena Swift
6 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Sibling Revelries: The Joy Of A Family Shoot
Running a shoot with your nearest and dearest comes with its own set of challenges but more than its share of rewards, says Jamie Tusting
6 min |
February 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Songbirds to suffer as NE changes licensing policy
Applications to control avian pests for the conservation of blackbirds and other species are to be refused, sparking possible legal challenge
2 min |
February 03, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper
Some shoots put on small walked-up days for two Guns in the last few weeks of the season — but not all keepers thought it was a good idea
3 min |
February 03, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Dueling with gents
Culling low cock pheasants goes against our deep-rooted fieldsports instincts but it is a necessity in many places, says Richard Negus
6 min |
February 03, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
It is immensely humbling to be given the opportunity to inspire young people who will be taking up the conservation baton in years to come
3 min |