Shooting Times & Country
Virus carried by ticks confirmed in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency has announced a case of tick-borne encephalitis in England for the first time, worrying deerstalkers
1 min |
April 19, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Household damage due to grey squirrels is on the rise
New figures reveal just how much of a nuisance the exploding grey population is becoming, with one insurance claim costing £30,000
1 min |
April 19, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Upland keeper
The onset of spring brings with it new arrivals and a feast for the senses on the ground and in the air throughout the day and night
2 min |
April 19, 2023
The Field
Brave, spirited and doggedly determined
Sealyham terriers stole the show during a historic Meet at the famous Badminton estate, which brought shooting, ratting and hunting together for the day
7 min |
May 2023
The Field
THE KING IN HIS COUNTRY
As HM King Charles III prepares for his Coronation, The Field celebrates a life that’s been steeped in country sports and nature as well as service
7 min |
May 2023
The Field
The Welsh crown jewels
With its rugged hills and steep-sided valleys, Wales offers some of the finest and most challenging game shooting in the UK
8 min |
May 2023
The Field
The simple joy of cooking outside
There is no finer dining hall than the great outdoors, and with careful and planning you can create a feast fit for a king preparation
8 min |
May 2023
The Field
The crowning glory
Whether a dazzling spectacle or a more restrained affair, the coronation of the monarch is a grand ceremony steeped in centuries-old tradition
7 min |
May 2023
The Field
Norman's conquest
A major new exhibition marks the centenary of artist Norman Thelwell’s birth and 70 years of his endearing if wilful cartoon creation, Kipper
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
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
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
The Field
The kings of Savile Row
For hundreds of years, the golden mile of tailoring’ has been the heart of British bespoke with many eminent Royal patrons including our new monarch
7 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
A living ring of sharpened steel
The perfectly turned-out and impeccably drilled military personnel marching alongside HM The King’s Coronation procession are not merely there for show
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |