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
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
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
The Field
Selecting the best guns for grouse
Shooting grouse requires quick reflexes and tough, reliable guns that handle instinctively and can be reloaded quickly. Here are 10 to take to the moors
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
Mackerel, summer's glittering prize
Whether caught from boat, beach or pier with a simple lure, these pelagic beauties are part of the fun – and flavour – of the British coastline
7 min |
August 2021
The Field
Phoines Estate Highlands
Twenty-six lines of butts set within five corries, each rising to 3,000 feet, offered a roving syndicate a red-letter day on red grouse
7 min |
August 2021
The Field
For those in peril on the sea
A valuable aid to maritime safety, Britain’s lighthouses are also marvels of engineering; The Field picks five of its favourites
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
GROUSE-MOOR MANAGEMENT: A BURNING ISSUE
Is controlled rotational burning an important tool to preserve moorland, prevent wildfires and keep carbon in the soil – or should we ‘ban the burn’?
7 min |
August 2021
The Field
Sherry picking
The fortunes of this fortified wine rise and fall like the bow of a Spanish galleon – so what is behind this much-maligned drink’s current revival?
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
Community spirit
For too long the voice of the upland gamekeeper has gone unheard. Now, Regional Moorland Groups are providing them with a platform
6 min |
August 2021
The Field
Make way for the young thrusters
Don’t expect these youngsters to hang about –they’ll be over the gate before you get there
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
Electric dreams
How easy is it to convert your classic car to electric power – and is it worth the effort? That probably depends on whether you drive a Land Rover or a Ferrari
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
Bed and banquet
Reminiscing about the day’s sport over dinner is an essential part of a week in a sporting lodge – so it makes sense to splash out on a cook
8 min |
August 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 |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Retail therapy is a Fairtrade
When it comes to shopping, there is no substitute for the Game Fair, says Philip Moss
5 min |