Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
Change is afoot and there is a wonderful opportunity coming for our sport to lead the way in adapting to a new style of land management
3 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
A vital role — for life
Ignore the naysayers; keepering is a wonderfully rewarding job from beginning to end, says Liam Bell
7 min |
March 10, 2021
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Where Did All The Good Young Keepers Go?
Being a keeper requires more than simply a love of shooting; Will Pocklington asks three old hands what they look for in new recruits
6 min |
March 10, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Time To End Snobbery On Semi-Autos?
They are a vital tool for keepers and fowlers but could semi-automatics also one day feature on driven days? Simon Reinhold gets radical
7 min |
March 10, 2021
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Shooting Groups Defend Progress On Lead Transition
BASC has rebuffed criticism that there is a lack of commitment to the move towards non-toxic shot and says good headway has been made
2 min |
March 10, 2021
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The heat is on
Thermal technology is a real game-changer for culling muntjac and means many more outings are successful, says Graham Downing
5 min |
February 10, 2021
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The grandest danger
Punt-gunning was a business in the 19th century but there were also very fine vessels made for gentleman fowlers, says Diggory Hadoke
6 min |
February 10, 2021
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The first feathers
Shooting in snow doesn’t always work, but Tom Payne enjoys a terrific afternoon on pigeon
6 min |
February 10, 2021
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The call of the wild
When tensions inevitably run high in lockdown, Mat Manning finds a slice of solitary squirrel control is the best way to relieve stress
5 min |
February 10, 2021
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Shooting for a perfect ten
Three species in the bag before breakfast bodes well for one of those magical days when everything comes together
7 min |
February 10, 2021
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Lowdown on German HPRs
Elegant and efficient, German HPRs have found a niche here; David Tomlinson examines their enduring appeal
4 min |
February 10, 2021
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Jeep Renegade 4xe Trailhawk £36,500
Jeep’s popular SUV is back after a makeover, with eco additions and off-road tweaks creating an impressive all-rounder, says Ed Coles
4 min |
February 10, 2021
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All out for a duck
Lockdown meant more time at home for Adam Hart and he used it wisely by feeding a pond and constructing a hide out of willow
5 min |
February 10, 2021
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Adopting a different view on rescue dogs
The number of dogs in rescue centres is soaring and the gundog world could benefit by tapping into this resource, writes Ellena Swift
6 min |
February 10, 2021
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Sibling Revelries: The Joy Of A Family Shoot
Running a shoot with your nearest and dearest comes with its own set of challenges but more than its share of rewards, says Jamie Tusting
6 min |
February 10, 2021
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Songbirds to suffer as NE changes licensing policy
Applications to control avian pests for the conservation of blackbirds and other species are to be refused, sparking possible legal challenge
2 min |
February 03, 2021
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Gamekeeper
Some shoots put on small walked-up days for two Guns in the last few weeks of the season — but not all keepers thought it was a good idea
3 min |
February 03, 2021
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Dueling with gents
Culling low cock pheasants goes against our deep-rooted fieldsports instincts but it is a necessity in many places, says Richard Negus
6 min |
February 03, 2021
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Country Diary
It is immensely humbling to be given the opportunity to inspire young people who will be taking up the conservation baton in years to come
3 min |
February 03, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Clothing firm supports group linked to convict
Anti-shooting group denies connection with criminal extremist as fieldsports community is horrified by high-end retailer’s donation
2 min |
February 03, 2021
The Field
Will the curlew cease to call?
This delightful wader, now a red-listed species, is disappearing from our shores. What must be done to halt this decline?
8 min |
March 2021
The Field
The heroes of conservation
Many inspiring projects have been launched by those with a love for the land, aimed at halting biodiversity loss and improving habitats
10+ min |
March 2021
The Field
Peaknaze: conservation and common sense
Land managers and gamekeepers have protected the Peak District’s precious habitat for centuries. To reduce the risk of wildfires, their voices must be heard
8 min |
March 2021
The Field
Hooked while young
Who says fishing is uncool? It is the ideal sport for the young and the young-at-heart – and the perfect way to find peace
7 min |
March 2021
The Field
Forrad on to a brighter season
While languishing in lockdown, consider how you can lend support – and make a bucket-list for brighter days
8 min |
March 2021
The Field
Britain enjoying the crane attraction
After centuries of absence, these spectacular birds have firmly returned to England, a remarkable conservation success
7 min |
March 2021
The Field
Art in the field
Michael Demain tells Janet Menzies how delivering a piano struck a chord, inspiring him to put down his hod and pick up a paint brush
3 min |
March 2021
The Field
Adapt training to suit the circumstances
Shoot days and field trials have been deleted from the calendar but that’s no reason to allow your gundog training to lose focus
9 min |
March 2021
The Field
A KEY PERK OF THE JOB
Is tied accommodation a brilliant fringe benefit in uncertain times, or a relic of days gone by?
9 min |
March 2021
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The Anser to their prayers
Fowlers are giving Orkney farmers beset by greylags a fighting chance, says J R Patterson
6 min |