The Field
A fine cross to bear
The Welsh foabund has long been celebrated for its nose, voice and drive, qualities that progressive breeders SVN hi upon to reinvigorate its English counterpart
7 min |
May 2023
The Field
A brush with royalty
An established patron of the arts and a talented watercolourist himself, HM The King has a passion for painting that connects him with the people
6 min |
May 2023
The Field
A royal pistol returns
During this Coronation year, the Royal Armouries is delighted to add a rare 17th-century pistol from an under-represented British monarch to its collection
4 min |
May 2023
The Field
Ringing in the old
Long worn by gentlemen as a signifier of status, the signet ring is making a curious comeback with a new cohort of champions leading the charge
6 min |
May 2023
The Field
Match the hatch?
Despite the hype from tackle merchants, most artificial flies only ever catch humans. Trout, it seems, don’t share our obsession with fly patterns
6 min |
May 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Stealing a March on a mini monster
Now is the ideal time to stalk our smallest deer species — it may be diminutive, but in ever-growing numbers muntjac can do a considerable amount of damage
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Enjoy shooting for all the right reasons
Defining what fieldsports really are gives us cause to reflect on our motivations for being in the field in the first place
4 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Something a little bit different, sir?
Most of use a .243 or a .308 rifle but there’s no reason that more unusual calibres can’t make a good go-to
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Stalkers are simply pupils of the trail
An incident-filled morning spent guiding a stalker in pursuit of a muntjac buck reminds Miles Malone of what bonds man and beast
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Plagues, pests and regionalism
Our attitude towards individual deer species is greatly influenced by our location within the British countryside
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
It's a game of two halves
A pair of sika hinds are just the job to fill Barry Stoffell’s freezer as he traverses the South Kerry Mountains on the last day of the season
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
In search of the best pigeon B&B
The woods are full of birds until you decide to go and shoot them, laments Blue Zulu
4 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Magic in a tiny stream
The first catch is always thrown back and the fish are small by some standards, but little dappled trout are irresistible
4 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
The barnacle goose is the subject of a new study as bird flu continues to rage, and rabbits will become more numerous due to a 2023 act
3 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper
The importance of doing our bit for waterways, and a visit to a nature reserve to discover how the RSPB is managing precious bog and heath
3 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Adventure is part of our caveman DNA
When stalking deer with a close friend, there’s often no need for discussion, says Will O’Meara, everything is a case of instinct
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Odd dogs, new tricks - any breed can do it
From terriers to teckels — and even a miniature poodle — any breed can make a good deer dog with the right training
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A fine Italian import
David Tomlinson investigates the unusual Crufts-winning gundog breed that is now better known for truffle hunting in its own country
5 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Don't let greys make April fools of you
As the weather warms up and trees come into leaf, grey squirrels will be looking for drey sites — now is the time to get them
4 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Taking stock: utility, tradition or beauty?
With more choice than ever when it comes to stocks, Graham Downing asks whether plastic, wood or laminate is best for a long day in the field
5 min |
April 12, 2023
Sporting Gun
Express delivery
Richard Atkins takes a closer look at the Lyalvale Express Ultimate Steel High Performance cartridges
7 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
Shoot north for the show
Unmissable things to see and do at the Northern Shooting Show this May
3 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
The problem: Arthritis
My old lab is hobbling about now. What should do about her?
3 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
From cover to cover
After a month of medical drama with his beloved Ted, Nick Ridley discovers that protecting his dogs and his bank balance Gomés at a premium
4 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
Order of the boots
In the first of our occasional series on how things are made, Philip Reynolds visits Le Chameau’s factory
3 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
The foundations
In the first of a new series, Charles Smith-Jones takes you through how to get up and running as a stalker stealthily, of course
5 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
Growth industry
Deer numbers have become a significant problem and much needs to be done to curb them
3 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
Body of evidence
Jon Snowdon responds to a reader’s question about the fitness of a carcass to be placed in the food chain and eaten
7 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
Adventures of Nick & Ted
Nick Ridley’s worst fears are realised as Ted falls seriously ill and is rushed to a veterinary hospital
4 min |
May 2023
Sporting Gun
Pride of place
Robert Morgan on the enduring fascination and passion the Welsh sword has inspired over generations
3 min |