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Ski, shoot, succeed
Demanding an extraordinary combination of physical endurance and pinpoint shooting accuracy, modern biathlon has evolved from its military roots but a strong connection remains
7 min |
December 2025
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Art in the field
For Hubert de Watrigant it is the essence, rather than the detail, of a subject that counts. By Janet Menzies
3 min |
December 2025
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The third drive, Swiss, is as panoramic as anywhere you would find. Birds are flushed from tall woodland and fly high and majestically over the River Tamar, offering spectacular shooting
A superlative sporting day on a highly regarded mixed shoot presents testing drives, top-notch hospitality and festive fun
7 min |
December 2025
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A keeper's best friend in the field
Whether labrador, spaniel, terrier or teckel, behind every good gamekeeper is an indefatigable companion
7 min |
December 2025
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10-year study shows Farmer Clusters working for birds
The South Downs Farmland Bird Initiative recently published the results of 10 years of monitoring on farms across the South Downs National Park.
1 min |
October 2025
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Joint campaign aims to defend legal hunting
The British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) and Countryside Alliance (CA) have agreed to launch a joint, integrated campaign to defend all forms of legal hunting.
1 min |
October 2025
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A sporting home from home
Whether deep in the wilds of Scotland or on the white sand of a tropical paradise, the sporting lodge is a sacred sanctuary where lasting memories are made
3 min |
October 2025
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Change versus tradition
As former sporting estates turn to contractors to cull their deer, opportunities to stalk are diminishing. However, those that remain will become ever more special, says Mungo Ingleby
3 min |
October 2025
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Manor & Co .22 revolving carbine
A curious, almost Bondesque creation, this gun certainly catches the eye but what is the story behind its conception and how does it perform?
4 min |
October 2025
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Getting to the point
Popular with upper-class gentlemen in Victorian times, sword canes were often carried for self-defence but they also had other, slightly more pedestrian uses
2 min |
October 2025
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Blazing a blue trail
Simple, nimble and versatile, Ford's iconic tractors revolutionised their drivers' lives in the 1970s and 1980s: a time when farming was not only profitable but fun
7 min |
October 2025
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Fern fever
Known as Pteridomania, the mid-19th-century craze for ferns had an impact that stretched far beyond the botanical
6 min |
October 2025
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The ultimate shoot lodge
Perfectly appointed, sumptuously decorated yet practical where it counts, these splendid sporting boltholes are bringing the outside in while keeping comfort and connection at their heart
6 min |
October 2025
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Monastic brews
The modern drinks industry owes much to the Church and to the monks who led the way in developing, preserving and sharing winemaking knowledge
6 min |
October 2025
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The ties that bind
As a more classic approach to menswear enjoys a revival, it's clear that reports of the death of the tie have been greatly exaggerated
6 min |
October 2025
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The RAU turns 180
Royal Agricultural University staff, alumni and supporters gather for a celebratory lunch
1 min |
October 2025
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Meaningful and measurable
Rupert Bates discovers the true definition of natural capital at the Belmont estate
2 min |
October 2025
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Looking the part
Timeless and versatile, a proper shooting suit can elevate your day in the field. However, there are things to bear in mind before you take the plunge
4 min |
October 2025
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Ardtaraig, Argyll
Guns enjoy a unique sporting experience on a Highland estate where the partridges fly like grouse and one day is never enough
9 min |
October 2025
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Pistols at dawn
A trio of wheel-locks has Roger Field feeling proprietorial but he's not alone in his ambition. It's a sharp reminder that, in the world of auctions, an item isn't yours until you've paid for it
6 min |
October 2025
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Literary delights
Letters, horses, ancient monuments and sporting catnip.
3 min |
October 2025
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Thrills, spills and a hound named Laughter
Champion hounds and interesting country keep the field on its toes during a convivial day with the Waveney & Norfolk Harriers
7 min |
October 2025
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A shoot that's driven to succeed
Family and friends gather for an early autumn day on Goodbent, a moor that over the years, and in the face of recent challenges, has given many novice guns their first experience of grouse shooting
7 min |
October 2025
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In search of a Furness stag
The wild, stocky and superbly antlered red stags of the Graythwaite estate live up to their elusive reputation during an exhilarating dawn stalk
7 min |
October 2025
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Shooting 'pivotal' in nature recovery
A BASC report has highlighted the pivotal role shooting plays in supporting the Government's nature-recovery targets. It also sets out how this contribution could be maximised. ‘Shooting and national nature recovery goals’ states that shooting currently delivers more than £1.1bn annually in environmental benefits, including carbon sequestration
1 min |
October 2025
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Concern over shotgun-licence changes
New rules on firearms licensing are now in place, raising the number of referees needed for a shotgun certificate to two people.
1 min |
October 2025
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A ban through the back door?
While the Government has 'no agenda' to ban shooting, restrictions on game management activities are threatening the conservation benefits our sport delivers.
3 min |
October 2025
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Julian Fellowes
As the curtain comes down on the much-loved Downton Abbey, its creator talks to Eleanor Doughty about stories, shooting, high society and life after the Crawleys
4 min |
October 2025
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THE HISTORY OF THE FIELD IN A DOZEN PROBLEMS SPORTING KIT MALFUNCTIONS
WHETHER it is the seat of your breeks splitting after a good lunch as you struggle back on to the gun bus, the tip of your rod snapping off in a car window or a double-sole delamination of your stalking boots on a scree slope, kit malfunctions in the field are infuriatingly inevitable.
2 min |
October 2025
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Sporting stays to leave you restored
With period features, modern amenities and sport on the doorstep, these thoughtfully renovated pubs provide the perfect base for a countryside adventure, says Felix Petit
3 min |