Fishing-Hunting
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper
Aim to Sustain promises to provide a strong and supportive voice on a nationwide platform, promoting and defending shooting interests
3 min |
July 28, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Cheer up, Charlie
While a fishing trip for chub on the Waveney is a blank for Negus Jnr, the sheer wonder of river-dwelling wildlife more than makes up for it
5 min |
July 28, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Clocking up the miles in grouse countdown
There are more steps than selfies for Simon Reinhold as he works on his fitness and shooting skills during a testing session on the pigeons
6 min |
July 28, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Aim to Sustain — a single voice for game shooting
A partnership of rural and field sports groups aims to secure the future of our sport and more effectively highlight its invaluable contributions
2 min |
July 28, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
When Horsefield doesn't get stick
As the season inches ever closer, the prep is moving apace at High Park, with young Horsefield proving he’s worth his weight in gold
4 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Fit for your purpose
It doesn’t matter how good your rifle is, nor how good a shot you are, if it doesn’t fit you well you won’t shoot accurately, warns Bruce Potts
5 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Moor for your money
Looking to pursue the king of gamebirds on a rather less than kingly budget? Charles Hartley outlines the various, more affordable options
6 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
In at the deep end
A cast for a strong fresh-run summer salmon hits a snag, but Julian Schmechel is determined to land his fish no matter how wet he gets
6 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Stalking Diary
For a little deer, muntjac can cause enormous problems, hidden by tall cover as they damage prized plants and hedges around the estate
2 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Taking stock of your little trout
Mike Swan outlines the pros and cons you must consider when putting trout in a river
6 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Taking sides in gun debate
Simon Reinhold makes a case for side-by-sides in a world dominated by the over-and-under
5 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
A vital job with the fun factor
A farmer reports hundreds of pigeons hammering his standing wheat, so the Garnhams are on a mission
7 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Kennel Diary
Harry Beeby enjoys the hound show and imagines the ultimate huntsmen’s dinner with his idols
3 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Campaign group misleads on grouse shooting ‘ban'
As an animal rights activist celebrates a ‘victory’ over grouse shooting, Yorkshire Water denies it is phasing out sporting tenancies on its land
1 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
A fish for all seasons
Anyone who suggests catching with every cast is dull should pay the mackerel a visit
3 min |
August 11, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
When Black Grouse Were Shot In Surrey
Populations of this special gamebird have suffered catastrophic declines but they were once pursued throughout Britain, says Patrick Laurie
6 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Taking a pop at the pigeons
Sim days are here to stay, but Blue Zulu would much prefer to be experiencing the real thing
5 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Don't overlook grass as a habitat for game
We may not think of grazing ground as being of much use on a shoot but, if managed correctly, it can be an asset for sport and wild birdlife
5 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Why gundog owners should go for goldies
The loyal and loveable golden retriever is often overshadowed by the labrador but trainer Ellena Swift makes the case for a cracking breed
5 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Taking what comes
Small mixed-bag days are hugely popular, but they can be very hard to find, as Matt Cross discovers
7 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Stalking Diary
Setting up a guest to take a shot is all part of a stalker’s role but even with the best will in the world, it doesn’t always go according to plan
3 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
The high point
Hot weather and hungry midges make stalking roe testing but a suitable buck on the hill presents a textbook shot for Jack Bell
6 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Cool gear for hotshots
If you are fortunate enough to be out on the grouse, or shooting early-season partridges, don’t dress like it’s mid-winter, says Marcus Janssen
4 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Locking horns with an island ibex
White cliffs, rocky shores and an azure sea provide a stunning backdrop for a summer holiday with a difference as a Nordic hunter sets his heart on a kri-kri hybrid
7 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Aim to Sustain our way of life
Rural groups are joining forces to safeguard the future of shooting, says Richard Negus
5 min |
August 4, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
The Healing Power Of Nature's Therapy
The pandemic has shone a spotlight on our mental health, but Barry Stoffell says that rural pursuits can help create perfect peace of mind
5 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
How To Whittle Away A Case Of ‘Stick Envy'
A well-chosen stick is a much-loved tool of the beater’s trade, so here Mike Swan explains how to make sure yours is a cut above the rest
6 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Where mighty beasts mooch
Scotland is home to the finest stalking in the world and Alasdair Mitchell chooses the best places everyone ought to visit at least once
5 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
To bee or not to bee
A decline in insect numbers is disastrous for the grey partridge, but we can all do more to create some space for creepy crawlies, says WC
5 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Scouting for chances to promote our sport
By simply giving up a few hours of your time to volunteer with young people, you could help secure shooting’s future, believes Mike Swan
5 min |