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Supply and demand
Patrick Hook takes a look at how the cull of one predator leads to the growth of another
3 min |
June 2023
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Hunting high and low
Paul Quagliana restocks his freezer after a chance encounter and a bit of detective work
5 min |
June 2023
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Every widthways
In the second of his new series on how to become a deerstalker, Charles Smith-Jones helps you figure out the alternatives when it comes to choosing the right rifle calibre for your needs
5 min |
June 2023
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Adventures of Nick & Ted
Nick Ridley and his dogs have been on a wild and emotional ride but are hoping for a return to normality
3 min |
June 2023
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A hunter to the fibre of his being
Robert Morgan looks at the fascinating life of one of the 19th century’s most notable adventurers and his premature end
4 min |
June 2023
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Copper-bottomed!
Richard Faulks says the brass and copper bullet developed by the Simpson brothers and EPA could be the answer to stalkers’ non-lead prayers
6 min |
June 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A single shot for an old gladiator
Chris Dalton tries out a single-shot rifle for the first time, finding in its limitations a primal sense, almost like going back to the airgun of his teenager days
5 min |
May 03, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A forgotten influence
Little has been written about the flatcoat retriever’s role in shaping the gene pool of our modern-day labradors
5 min |
May 03, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
It should never be a jolly free-for-all
Simulated game days are excellent for brushing up your shooting during the summer, but it must be done properly
4 min |
May 03, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Vital lessons you pick up in the field
As the roebuck season opens, Miles Malone takes a novice stalker out on a mission to shoot his first beast, a big step forward
5 min |
May 03, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
When the deer are in cahoots with the cows
Al Gabriel makes up for lost time on a bucolic permission near Newcastle as he gets off to a successful start with the roebuck cull
5 min |
May 03, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Think like a pigeon to protect the crops
While food is abundant throughout May, vigilance and adaptability are key when it comes to managing the woodies
5 min |
May 03, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
King of the countryside
As we celebrate the Coronation of HM King Charles III, Richard Negus looks at his deep and abiding passion for the countryside and for country sports
5 min |
May 03, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Lean month for trout
A typically wet Easter weekend offers plenty of chances for fishing but the brownies sadly lack condition, so Arthur Oglesby puts them back
4 min |
May 03, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Owl in a day's work
With crafty crows and magpies causing problems on one of his shoots, Mat Manning sets up an owl decoy to bring them to book
6 min |
May 03, 2023
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No clay will behave like this
With the sky full of clouds tattered by gales, birds seem to have almost mystical powers of evasion, which is why shooting in storms is so exciting
5 min |
May 03, 2023
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When a clinical approach is needed
With the local roe causing untold damage to surrounding habitats, all tactics come into play in order to control the booming population and protect biodiversity
5 min |
April 26, 2023
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Leading the rabbits down the garden path
Fed up with decimated flower beds, Charles Hartley looks for a budget air rifle to get the job done but finds a gun worthy of heirloom status
6 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
The building blocks have been destroyed
The British countryside has been utilised repeatedly over the years, and Lindsay Waddell examines the damage humans have caused
4 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Sizing up the problem
Dwarfism is a relatively common disorder in labradors, but it’s not always obvious if a dog has the condition
4 min |
April 26, 2023
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Playing the waiting game
A quiet morning team as multiple soon hots up for the animals require tracking
4 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Salt of the earth
Rich in important nutrients, sea purslane can be used in a great variety of dishes. John Wright reassesses its appeal
4 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Beating the drum for social wellbeing
Beating isn’t just good exercise, it fosters communities, promotes inclusivity and has mental health benefits too
5 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Why you must learn the language of snow
It may seem like the perfect conditions, and it is certainly pretty, but you must always be on your guard in snow
5 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
GWCT's annual bird count paints a positive picture
The GWCT's 10th Big Farmland Bird Count was another success, and the results highlight the benefits that shooting brings to conservation
2 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
The cannon fodder of the natural world
Recalling the fate of a nest of chicks from his youth, Soldier Palmer ponders on the fast-producing, hardy birds known as meadow pipits
5 min |
April 26, 2023
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Calls to 'lek it be' to protect capercaillie
With numbers of this iconic bird declining to around 500, police and wildlife rangers have been conducting dawn patrols around lek sites
1 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
While grey seals might appear lovable to some, a brutal morning scene is a stark reminder that they are extremely efficient hunters
2 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
The new cub in town
The nation is split regarding urban foxes but one thing is for sure — no amount of easy pickings will stop them predating on our cherished species
5 min |
April 26, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
The constant evolution of a shooting man
Who shoots, what we shoot and how we do it is always changing
5 min |