Shooting Times & Country
A bit of a knees-up
Why do we shoot better some days than others? Is it pure luck, mental confidence — or simply the lack of a hangover, wonders Colin Willock
5 min |
December 09, 2020
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Stolen hours with the gun
Enchanting woodland and abundant wildlife create a perfect afternoon for Jamie Tusting
5 min |
December 02, 2020
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Thanks for all the memories
Even in a year of frustrating restrictions, there is some consolation in reflecting on glorious shooting days
5 min |
December 02, 2020
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Fleeing from a baying pack
How does it feel to be the hunted, rather than the hunter? Richard Negus takes to his heels in front of bloodhounds to find out
6 min |
December 02, 2020
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Sporting smorgasbord is the luck of the Irish
The fieldsports paradise of Ireland offers something for everyone, making it a match for anywhere in the world, argues Barry Stoffell
5 min |
December 02, 2020
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Upland keeper
A timely study has confirmed what many of us already knew — a sense of belonging to the countryside community is good for our well-being
3 min |
December 02, 2020
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Country Diary
December days may be all too brief, but an early morning riverside excursion with the rifle is a rewarding way to keep winter blues at bay
3 min |
December 02, 2020
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A golden age
The arrival of the railways made fieldsports more accessible, writes Graham Downing
6 min |
December 02, 2020
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A Sporting Life In Africa
A trip to Britain serves as a reminder of the many uses for a really good, stout stick
3 min |
December 02, 2020
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Are You Being Too Forward?
We’ve all heard some well-meaning amateur shout ‘you’re behind them, mate’ — but they may be entirely wrong, says Simon Reinhold
5 min |
December 02, 2020
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Locked, stock and barrel!
Robin Scott bemoans a lack quick access to his gun for some impromptu pest control, and the pesky Wild Justice
4 min |
January 2021
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Turn-up for the books
Peter Theobald tells how he and his shooting partner, Paul, have fared on the pigeon during the past, mostly very strange 12 months
4 min |
January 2021
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Selection criteria
Jon Snowdon recalls two memorable outings in the coronavirus-curtailed season
4 min |
January 2021
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Behind the scenes
Geoff Garrod says you can never do enough reconnaissance for your day, especially at this time of year when pigeon can be elusive
4 min |
January 2021
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Never had it so good
Tom Sykes recounts a flight to remember, an epic morning chasing pinkfooted geese on the foreshore with his dad and brother
4 min |
January 2021
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Bring me my bow…
Patrick Hook has a flight of fancy about his Christmas wish list
4 min |
January 2021
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Power struggle
Ed Cook warms to the task of dealing with rabbits in and around solar farms
2 min |
January 2021
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On manoeuvres
Nick Ridley hails the foot soldiers of the beating line, who go into battle with military precision to make every drive a success
4 min |
January 2021
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A Gun to inspire
Richard Faulks speaks to Jean-Paul Gaudin, who has overcome adversity to become a trailblazer for wheelchair shooters
6 min |
January 2021
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Dead Cats And Monkey Business
Charles Smith-Jones ponders the rhetorical devices and distractive tactics employed by those with an agenda
5 min |
January 2021
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Nature's silver lining
Not only is the silver birch one of our most beautiful woodland trees, it also provides a home and food for hundreds of insects and birds
3 min |
November 11, 2020
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How fares the fox?
Far from benefiting our vulpine population, the hunting ban has seen a sharp decline in both fox numbers and health, says Adrian Dangar
5 min |
November 11, 2020
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The healing power of sport
Laurence Catlow explores what to do if you’re hit with a bad bout of depression
5 min |
November 11, 2020
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The light must be right on the night
Flighting geese under the moon is an enthralling experience for any fowler, says Soldier Palmer, but only if the weather is in your favour
5 min |
November 11, 2020
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His pride and joy
It’s time for Charlie to get his first air rifle and there is no better place for a young sportsman to make his choice than a proper gun shop
5 min |
November 11, 2020
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Follow the rule of five
A good farm shoot encapsulates the very best of our sport and even the smallest of days can be made special
6 min |
November 11, 2020
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Country Diary
Defra’s review into the impact of gamebird release highlights that the best way to combat Wild Justice is through rigorously tested science
3 min |
November 11, 2020
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Blowing its trumpet
The trumpet chanterelle is one of the tastiest wild mushrooms and one of the easiest for fungi foragers to identify, says John Wright
4 min |
November 11, 2020
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Second Lockdown A Fresh Blow For Large-Scale Shoots
Recreational game shooting in England must cease; however, shooting by individuals may continue as long as Government guidance is followed
2 min |
November 11, 2020
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A New Lease Of Life For A ‘Legendary' 20-Bore
Restored to its former glory, Army and Navy No 15871 is in the hands of a fourth generation — and Mike Swan isn’t quite ready to give it up
6 min |