Fishing-Hunting
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It's the fun of the hunt
The final week of the season afforded D. S. Barrington Browne the chance to track down a couple of wily old cock pheasants
4 min |
January 29, 2020
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Getting rid of the shakes
It is too much to expect a young dog to cope with both picking-up and beating
2 min |
January 29, 2020
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Eco Charger Eliminator 2
The drive to switch to electric vehicles doesn’t stop when the tarmac ends — Liam Bell tests the latest model of the Eco Charger quad bike
4 min |
January 29, 2020
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Daylight rodentry
Mat Manning sets up his air rifle with digital optics and heads out for some round-the-clock pest control on squirrels, rats and rabbits
5 min |
January 29, 2020
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Cooling down a hothead
The basics of heelwork, sit and stay are essential parts of training a young gundog
2 min |
January 29, 2020
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A wing and a prayer
We often think of woodcock as haunting Britain’s wildest places but Tim Maddams finds some for the pot just beyond London’s suburbs
4 min |
January 29, 2020
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A shot of adrenalin
Woodlands, wetlands and lakes provide a superb setting for building a mixed bag on a ‘mop-up day’ in Shropshire, says Simon Garnham
5 min |
January 29, 2020
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Love Island Hunter Quits Programme
Shooter quits reality TV show as an online petition and celebrity tweets stoke up anti-hunting sentiment
2 min |
January 22, 2020
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Whiffle down the wind
Simon Garnham revisits his childhood stomping grounds in East Anglia 30 years on — but will it be as successful as the previous trip?
6 min |
January 22, 2020
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Predator watch
When it comes to controlling predators what matters is not the number killed but the impact on vulnerable species, says Mike Swan
4 min |
January 22, 2020
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Kennel Diary
To ensure the future of hunting we must spread the word and involve the whole countryside in our sport
3 min |
January 22, 2020
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In war's dark shadow
A shoot at the site of the biggest wartime bomb explosion in the UK gave a unique opportunity for Ed Wills to enjoy fantastic sport
6 min |
January 22, 2020
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Cocker Spaniel Championship 2020
The Cocker Spaniel Championship is one of the key events in the field trial calendar. Ellena Swift watched all the dogs in action
4 min |
January 22, 2020
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A piece of the action
Beaters’ day is one of the season’s highlights — a chance for those who have been doing the hard graft to have some fun, says Simon Reinhold
5 min |
January 22, 2020
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A farewell to arms
It’s the end of an era for keeper David Carter, retiring after 47 years. Richard Negus went along to witness his last shoot
5 min |
January 22, 2020
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A Wander In Clumberland
Charles Hartley recalls his best sporting day of 2019 — a rough day out with his Clumber spaniel, Bertie, and plenty of species on offer
5 min |
January 08, 2020
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Steel-Proofing For A Spanish Side-By-Side
If you have a cherished side-by-side that you want to be eco-friendly, it is possible to get it modified to take steel shot, says Simon Reinhold
5 min |
January 08, 2020
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Is January The Finest Month?
As far as mean temperatures are concerned this month is the new December — but this is good news for shooters, says Ed Wills
5 min |
January 08, 2020
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Training the trainer
Whatever sport you take part in, you need to keep training. Ellena Swift decides to get some practice in
5 min |
January 08, 2020
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Full team on snow patrol
It might not be everyone’s idea of perfect weather but Simon Whitehead and friends enjoy a great day out rounding up bunnies
4 min |
January 08, 2020
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Don't bid in ego auction
We all like to think we can bring down the odd towering bird but how many of us can really judge distance accurately, asks Simon Reinhold
6 min |
January 02, 2020
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Continent-crossing canine expats
Some ‘native’ dog breeds are now more popular abroad than at home — but at least it’s a two-way exchange, says Jeremy Hobson
4 min |
January 02, 2020
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An ardent and capable defender
In his short life, punt-gunner Archie Blackett achieved renown and fought for the sport he loved. His nephew Jamie Blackett pays tribute
5 min |
January 02, 2020
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A whirling, floating massed army
A trip to a low-lying Essex stubble brings vintage 10-bores into play and sparks a touch of goose fever in Simon Garnham’s young son
7 min |
January 02, 2020
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That snipe is toast
Walking-up snipe and wigeon on a wild, windswept estuary in west Wales provides cracking sport, challenging birds — and free meals for Adam Hart’s lucky university friends
5 min |
December 18, 2019
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Savouring a lengthy loiter like Savory
In the second part of our series on fowling in the footsteps of the greats, Richard Negus chases geese on a Great Yarmouth marsh
5 min |
December 18, 2019
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Hearts and minds
Stay friendly with public and police this winter and we will all reap the rewards for stalking and deer management, says Richard Hardy
4 min |
December 18, 2019
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Dacia Duster Comfort
With 4x4 now an option on the all-new Duster, Ed Coles finds himself with a good opportunity to give it a proper off-road test at his local shoot
4 min |
December 18, 2019
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Creatures and discomfort
Who would be mad enough to spend a cold night shooting rodents on a muddy farm? Anyone who loves ratting, according to Mat Manning
5 min |
December 18, 2019
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When sorrel seems to be the hardest word
It may not be the sexiest of wild plants but common sorrel’s lovely leaves can be used in sweet or savoury dishes, says Tim Maddams
4 min |