Shooting Times & Country
The best possible taste
From muntjac to reds, the six species of British deer provide some of the highest-quality venison in the world, insists game chef Jose Souto
6 min |
June 16, 2021
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Decision taken for sake of good ‘elf'
Some stalks do not end with a kill — but that may be simply because we choose not to pull the trigger, says Chris Dalton
6 min |
June 16, 2021
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Kennel Diary
As restrictions are lifted hunts plan their puppy shows, held to thank vital walkers, says Harry Beeby
3 min |
June 16, 2021
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Country Diary
Faced with the possibility of losing the curlew as a breeding bird, the general public is becoming more pragmatic about predator control
3 min |
June 16, 2021
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A hundred years of quiet joy
Jamie Tusting casts on a sparkling stream winding through timeless countryside to mark the centenary of a progressive fishing club
6 min |
June 16, 2021
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One at a time
In lesson four of a series of six transforming a novice shooter into an expert shot, Tony Bracci looks at how to successfully deal with pairs of targets
5 min |
July 2021
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Model agency
Robert Morgan looks at various Winchester rifles and, in particular, trains his sights on the 1873 and 1876
4 min |
July 2021
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Single minded
Ed Cook considers reining in a rabbit population solely by using a gun
2 min |
July 2021
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A tale of two fields
Geoff Garrod makes the most of a difficult situation but laments a missed opportunity
5 min |
July 2021
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Copper bottomed!
Enterprise and the will to solve a problem, as well as do some good, has proved just the job in a part of the West Country, writes Philip Reynolds
5 min |
July 2021
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Breda Zenith Sporter
Clay coach Becky McKenzie rates this attractive 12-bore
6 min |
July 2021
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In the round
David Turner catches up with championship-winning Shot Matt Hance
7 min |
July 2021
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Pumped for action
Tom Sykes tells of his love of pump action shotguns and how he learned to use them effectively
5 min |
July 2021
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The problem: Lumps – benign and malign
“My dog has a small, round lump on her upper eyelid. Is this something I should worry about?”
3 min |
July 2021
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Adventures Of Nick & Ted
Nick Ridley has some watersports planned to get Ted back to field fitness, as he dives in at the deep end with Percy in a working test
5 min |
July 2021
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A bit of hide and sleek
Do we pay enough attention to our sense of touch? It is as vital in pigeon shooting as camo clothing and elaborate hides, believes Gough Thomas
5 min |
June 09, 2021
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Coming home to roost
When a fox finds its way into a chicken pen with the inevitable result, a plan is hatched to exact revenge and protect the survivors
6 min |
June 09, 2021
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Keeping it scruffy
Cutting back on mowing and adopting a ‘rough around the edges’ approach would be a major boost for wildlife
5 min |
June 09, 2021
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A great way to beef up a shoot
The sustainable future of our sport depends on rebuilding the old connections between farming and fieldsports, says Patrick Laurie
7 min |
June 09, 2021
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The day of the jackal — and pine marten
As long-absent predators return to our countryside, we can learn from how other nations deal with the conflicts that arise, says Matt Cross
6 min |
June 09, 2021
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A jewel, complete with a crown
A ‘malform’ spotted in the trail camera would make a perfect specimen to fill a hamper for Will Pocklington
6 min |
June 09, 2021
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Cold comfort on game crop
Bad weather is a major headache at this time of year, but all is not lost, advises Liam Bell
4 min |
June 09, 2021
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Standing the test of time
The vast array of fieldsports offers something for all ages, as sporting preferences evolve with advancing years, Barry Stoffell discovers
6 min |
June 09, 2021
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With Guns in the pink
Britain’s colonial territories opened up a host of opportunities for the sportsman; Diggory Hadoke looks back at the days of the Empire
6 min |
June 09, 2021
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What You Cannot Learn On The Peg
Many of the best Shots started young and had a rural upbringing, but there are other ways to become a good all-rounder, says Tom Payne
7 min |
June 09, 2021
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SsangYong Musso Saracen £34,250
The South Korean manufacturer is aiming to take the pickup market by storm and Ed Coles is impressed with this powerful workhorse
5 min |
June 02, 2021
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Getting back in the black
Once an excuse for a jolly get-together, May-time rook shooting is now a conservation necessity to protect both rare birds and tender crops
5 min |
June 02, 2021
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A tough act to follow
A wounded roe proves unusually tricky to track down, but deer dog Jazz gives it his all
5 min |
June 02, 2021
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Something for nothing
‘Shed hunting’ is a popular and rewarding close-season pursuit, as Barry Stoffell discovers on a day of fossicking in the hills of Kerry
4 min |
June 02, 2021
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LACS under investigation by the Charity Commission
A campaign of harassment by activists against a fundraising site they see as supporting hunting was brought to the regulator’s attention
2 min |