Shooting Times & Country
JOTTINGS FOR WILDFOWLERS
The new season is fast approaching, so now's the time to get all your gear sorted and make sure everything is in good working order
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June 14, 2023
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Stalking Diary
Long daylight hours through June make for some challenging stalking conditions, and Chris looks back at the start of his guiding career
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June 14, 2023
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A summer of top-notch sport
While success with a rod or gun isn't always guaranteed, Laurence Catlow perseveres and finds plenty to enjoy
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June 14, 2023
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Hooked in to a fighter
Keen to cook on the bank, Leon Challis-Davies reels in a rainbow and whips up a barbecued fish special
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June 14, 2023
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Time to make a splash
With warm weather finally upon us, it's the perfect opportunity to improve your dog's confidence in the water
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June 14, 2023
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True all-round HPRs
David Tomlinson investigates why the German longhaired pointer hasn't caught on, with the wirehaired vizsla a more popular choice
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June 14, 2023
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Not a good start for salmon
It’s been a difficult start to the salmon fishing season, with many anglers reporting a noticeable lack of fish
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June 14, 2023
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Defra under fire for general licence failure
BASC has announced it will prepare legal proceedings against the Government body, while Wild Justice is also planning to take action
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June 14, 2023
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The secret behind consistent shooting
It's something many Guns never consider, writes Guy Maddocks, but correct gunfit makes a colossal difference to your accuracy over time
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June 14, 2023
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A sporting life in Africa
A chance meeting with a former soldier reveals a famed tale of bravery and deceit
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June 14, 2023
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A few pigs on your shoot
Using livestock as a conservation partner on your patch might not be a quick fix, but it really does work
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June 14, 2023
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Getting the most bang for your buck
With a hurried need for copper ammunition, Will Pocklington turns to Corinium Rifle Range for professional assistance on a bespoke load
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June 14, 2023
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Clear observation without a hefty outlay
Mat Manning puts Konus's affordable Mission HD 10x42 WA binoculars through their paces on his woodland pest control rounds
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June 14, 2023
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Learning the ropes
A course for would-be game shots proves useful to Jim Old, but he can't help but wonder what more experienced hands would make of it
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June 14, 2023
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Glasgow Boy's painting hung
The National Gallery in Edinburgh has acquired a water colour painting by Joseph Crawhall (1861– 1913), one of the Glasgow Boys, a revolutionary group of young painters who pioneered modernism in Scottish art
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June 14, 2023
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Rural mental health support 'never been more needed'
Rural mental health across England is an area of “considerable concern”, according to a report by the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
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June 14, 2023
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Scottish deer cull targets are 'nonsense', say stalkers
A long-standing intention by the Scottish government to implement a limit of 10 red deer per square kilometre across parts of Scotland has come under fire from estate managers and stalkers
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June 14, 2023
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Country Diary
A new start on a farm in Weardale has meant plenty of work - and trips to the hardware store - but it is proving to be well worth the effort
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June 14, 2023
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Upland keeper
The recent warm weather has done much to help wild bird chicks, and hopefully it will remain pleasant for the grey partridges and grouse
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June 14, 2023
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Boots on the ground
With the dry undergrowth making silent stalking challenging, it's time to test out some new footwear that might just make all the difference
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June 14, 2023
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Bird flu concerns stay mostly in background
Avian influenza is still present but there seems to be little effect so far on chick and poult prices, though there is not a surplus in availability
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June 07, 2023
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Beaten by the heat
Thanks to an incredibly dry May, Arthur Oglesby reveals that he is struggling to find much fishing to offer to his incoming customers
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June 07, 2023
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Sharpshooter
The shooting community is often threatened with new legislation, but how potent such threats turn out to be may well depend on timing
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June 07, 2023
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Of ticks and men
Al Gabriel looks at the correlation between deer and tick numbers in the UK and how we can manage these arachnids
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June 07, 2023
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Birds in the back garden
There's nothing as quintessentially English as the woodpigeon, says Graham Lorne, but their behaviour has changed markedly
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June 07, 2023
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Serious matters
A simple bird call crystallises the problems of the countryside
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June 07, 2023
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Non-lead shot for the small but mighty
They might be lacking clout in the marketplace, says Simon Reinhold, but fans of the 16-bore are a committed group and there is a demand
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June 07, 2023
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Is 'cocker rage' real?
New research on the health of cocker spaniels resulted in a flurry of headlines, but David Tomlinson looks deeper into the science
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June 07, 2023
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Wildfire could be UK's largest
A wildfire warning was extended across many parts of Scotland last week as a major fire near Cannich, south of Inverness, blazed. Forestry and Land Scotland suspects the fire, measuring approximately 8km by 8km, was started by wild campers
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June 07, 2023
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Stalking Diary
The quarry is the only familiar sight and sound during a stalking trip in South America, as a red stag leads the group on a three-day epic
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