Sporting Gun
Cover All The Bases
Jon Snowdon prepares for the deer season as much as he can in the light of the changing climatic conditions
3 min |
December 2019
Sporting Gun
My Kingdom For A Hawk
Ed Cook relishes the time he has with birds of prey in the form of a Harris hawk and female red-tail, which are a most useful ally in his quest to quell the rabbit population
2 min |
December 2019
Sporting Gun
Skin And Bone
Mange is an unpleasant condition passed on by mites that results in hair loss and an agonising death for the fox. Patrick Hook says there is only one humane solution.
3 min |
December 2019
Sporting Gun
Stoat Mustela Erminea
Charles Smith-Jones looks at the diminutive but fierce stoat, scourge of the rabbit and adversary of many a gamekeeper as a result of its taste for ground-nesting birds as well as their chicks
3 min |
December 2019
Shooting Times & Country
16-bore — A Gauge For All Reasons
Recent years have seen a revival of the 16-bore, as people appreciate the combination of light weight and firepower, says Diggory Hadoke
6 min |
October 30, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Simply Boar-some
The atmospheric oak forests of France offered an ideal backdrop for Jamie Tusting to try a masterclass in boar hunting
6 min |
October 30, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper Abroad
British gamekeepers are considered the best in the world — and several have already made the move abroad, says Jeremy Hobson
5 min |
October 30, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
The Perfect Day
The arrival of autumn brings no gloom for Richard Hardy, for it heralds the start of the hunting season.
6 min |
October 30, 2019
Angler's Mail
71-Pounder Smashes British Carp Record!
What a high for Lowe! Martyn Lowe’s magnificent mirror carp scaled 71 lb, but he won’t be claiming it as a British record.
2 min |
October 29, 2019
Angler's Mail
The Perfect Recipe For Chub Success
Leighton McDonnell makes the headlines in Angler’s Mail every winter, as he’s a master at catching big chub, especially from the Great Ouse. The chartered surveyor from Tring, in Hertfordshire, who penned the books Fishing On The Edge (2006) and Pulling Against Fish (2016), describes the approach that has banked him 17 chub of over 7 lb.
8 min |
October 29, 2019
Angler's Mail
River Masterclass Debrief
JOHN BAILEY You’ll always learn loads and be inspired by this vastly experienced traditional angler, who also relishes exploring the latest coarse techniques… with help from his friends.
7 min |
October 29, 2019
Angler's Mail
Confidence Trickster
STEVE COLLETT Britain’s leading all-round angler loves taking on challenges at all kinds of venues. Read his triumphs and disasters, warts ‘n’ all, exclusively in AM.
5 min |
October 29, 2019
Angler's Mail
Zooming In On Barbel And Shad
JACK PERKS- The natural history photographer has filmed all 53 UK freshwater fish species, and this week he looks at barbel and shad.
5 min |
October 29, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Ensuring A Noble End
We all know people who are good Shots but, in the interests of ethics, marking pricked birds is an equally vital skill, says Richard Negus
6 min |
October 23, 2019
Country Life UK
Bagging A Brace On The Brora
Spey casting in a gale in the peat-stained waters of Sutherland’s fickle River Brora proves to be something of a challenge, until our correspondent deploys a Willie Gunn fly
3 min |
October 23, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Fish Are Our Shoal Food
Our ancestors knew the value of the bounty that existed in oceans and lakes — and we still use their methods today, says Philip Siddell
5 min |
October 23, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Woodcock right, left and centre
It is rather fashionable to say that you don’t shoot woodcock but for many little shoots, they provide an important part of the bag and can be shot sustainably
4 min |
October 23, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
It's not such a fine romance
Ducks pair for a season but geese will mate for life — and it’s purely convenience, says Mike Swan
4 min |
October 23, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Going for a Macnab
Ed Wills has long dreamed of bagging an elusive Macnab — a brace of grouse, a salmon and a stag in one day. Would it be third time lucky?
6 min |
October 23, 2019
Angler's Mail
All Eyes
Ridgemonkey Winner
3 min |
October 22, 2019
Angler's Mail
Huge Pike Was Larger Than New World Record
140 cm Bulgaria hulk longer than Czech giant 55 lb 12 oz weight beats recognized No.1
2 min |
October 22, 2019
Angler's Mail
My 10 Facts Of Flood Fishing
JOHN BAILEY You’ll always learn loads and be inspired by this vastly experienced traditional angler, who also relishes exploring the latest coarse techniques… with help from his friends.
7 min |
October 22, 2019
Angler's Mail
Panning For Gold On Film
JACK PERKS The natural history photographer reveals how he managed to film every freshwater fish species in the UK over a seven-year period.
3 min |
October 22, 2019
Angler's Mail
Weekly Question
Angler’s Mail fans have millions of years of experience, and answer a weekly question. This week…
4 min |
October 22, 2019
Angler's Mail
Sour Grapes Over Breaks
IN CASE the Environment Agency doesn’t respond to John Duncan’s letter (AM, Oct 1) I feel I should say a few words here.
4 min |
October 08, 2019
Angler's Mail
Go Big Or Go Home
ANDY BLACK fishery scientist is passionate about predators, having caught pike to 3pch to 5 lb 1 oz, zander to 18 lb 8 oz and eels to 7 lb 2 oz.
3 min |
October 08, 2019
Angler's Mail
Tales From A Tamar Thriller
Despite no fairytale ending, this week’s Mail match columnist Darren Cox wishes that every match could be like the recent Feeder Masters Final, at Upper Tamar Lake.
4 min |
October 08, 2019
Angler's Mail
Billy & Jamie - Corny Cats & Carp
Long-time pals Billy Flowers and Jamie Londors are two of the World’s most consistent carp catchers. The two England Carp Team members share their sessions and insight in Angler’s Mail.
3 min |
October 08, 2019
Angler's Mail
The Function Of Fins
The well-travelled freshwater biologist and top angler brings you his fascinating weekly insight into the secret lives of fish.
1 min |
October 08, 2019
Angler's Mail
Bill Rushmer - Preparing For The Pits
With a little help from his friends, in this mini series Bill reveals how he’s managed to get back on the banks after beating prostate cancer.
3 min |