Fishing-Hunting
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Clever by haaf
Brought to Scottish shores by the Vikings, the art of haaf netting has been practised for centuries but could now be at risk of dying out, laments Sir Johnny Scott
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August 19, 2020
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Arrowing experience to fill lockdown hours
While some took up breadmaking and learning new languages during the COVID-19 lockdown, Soldier Palmer turned to archery
6 min |
August 19, 2020
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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 min |
August 12, 2020
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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 min |
August 12, 2020
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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 min |
August 12, 2020
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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 min |
August 12, 2020
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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 min |
August 12, 2020
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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 min |
August 12, 2020
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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 min |
August 12, 2020
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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 min |
August 12, 2020
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A sporting life in Africa
Lockdown was hard for many reasons, not least being separated from beloved canine companions
3 min |
August 12, 2020
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A game plan for woodland
Left unchecked, deer can cause lasting damage to precious habitat, says Jamie Tusting
6 min |
August 12, 2020
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School Assignment: Pest Pigeon Control
A GCSE project from decades ago is turned into a pigeon-shooting trailer – luxurious, yes, but would it be efficient, wonders Tom Payne
7 min |
July 29, 2020
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There Never Is A Perfect Shot
No matter how many deer you shoot — they will always surprise you, says Patrick Laurie
6 min |
August 05, 2020
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A Turning Point For The Rabbit?
Across the country, there have been reports that rabbit numbers are bouncing back after decades of decline. But is it true, asks Jack Bell
4 min |
August 05, 2020
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Hare restorer
The stress of an ever-changing habitat is taking its toll on the hare population, but there are things we can do to boost their numbers
5 min |
August 05, 2020
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Sorting the wheat from the chaff
If you want to keep your birds close to home, provide good food and clean water, and never forget that foxes will be foxes, says Liam Bell
5 min |
August 05, 2020
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Elusive ptarmigan at the top of the world
Plentiful in Victorian times but now rarely shot, the ptarmigan offers a sporting challenge like no other gamebird, says David Tomlinson
5 min |
August 05, 2020
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Sako S20 Hunter in .308 Win £1,955
This innovative rifle can be reconfigured quickly to meet the needs of hunters and precision shooters alike. Bruce Potts is impressed
4 min |
August 05, 2020
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The perfect prep for those whistling wings
Simon Garnham thinks taking on corvids at sunset might be great practice for the fast-approaching challenges of wildfowling at dusk
6 min |
August 05, 2020
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Minor quarries, major quibbles
Richard Hardy airs his views on lesser-targeted game, and why their conservation is critical to the past and future of fieldsports
5 min |
August 05, 2020
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Don't jump the gun
A gun-shy puppy is a trainer’s worst nightmare so dogs should be carefully introduced to the sound of shot, says David Tomlinson
6 min |
August 05, 2020
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Dogger fisher
Every dog has its day but which breed catches the biggest trout? Armed with an array of dog fur flies, Richard Negus sets forth
6 min |
August 05, 2020
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Let's Not Be Antisocial
Social media is the ideal platform for shooting to promote its positive influences — but we have to be smart about it, warns Richard Negus
5 min |
July 29, 2020
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Top Tips For A Glorious Season
Grouse shooting luminary Matt Smith shares his secrets of success with Simon Reinhold
7 min |
July 29, 2020
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When it's good to talk
Hounds are expected to speak but whining or barking is frowned upon in gundog circles. David Tomlinson asks whether silence really is golden
5 min |
July 29, 2020
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Sika you will find
As prolific breeders that are happy to hybridise, sika deer pose a real threat to our native red deer population, says Megan Rowland
5 min |
July 29, 2020
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Pumping up the power
Mat Manning heads to the range with a super-high-power air rifle to see how it compares with his usual fare — and the results are impressive
5 min |
July 29, 2020
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The good life
Putting fresh, locally sourced meat on your table may be easier than you think
3 min |
July 29, 2020
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Clocking on for the cull
On a balmy summer’s evening Richard Hardy considers the thorny topic of headshots
4 min |