Shooting Times & Country
Covering every inch
Shooting rabbits over spaniels is exciting but efficiency is key, says Nick Ridley
6 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Hear the roar of the 4-bore
A 150-year-old piece of history is taken out to the saltmarshes for a dawn flight — but it proves too hot to handle for Simon Garnham
6 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The cult of October
The early part of the season is the perfect time for hunting along thick old-fashioned hedgerows and all you need is a dog and a gun, says WC
5 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Stamina is a Given trait
Restoring the working springer’s reputation for staying power is a labour of love for a couple in Ireland, as David Tomlinson discovers
6 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Don't rock the boat...
An evening spent in the wake of 18th-century duck shooters highlights the timeless nature of our sport and serves as a reminder of the precariousness of small boats
6 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Slow down and savour
Modern living is at hectic pace; we should take the example of our forebears and make the most of our leisure time, says Sam Carlisle
6 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
It'll come out in the wash
The alien landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fens nurtures all kinds of duck and Richard Negus falls in love with the wild west
6 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Adventure on the school run
Pigeon will feed wherever they like — which is all part of the challenge, says Tom Payne
5 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Add crows for luck
With maize stubbles attracting all kinds of avian pests and a shotgun ambush out of the question, Mat Manning opts for a subtle approach
5 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Right To Roam Keeps Deer On The Move
As if the financial hit from coronavirus isn’t enough to contend with, ramblers and sea eagles are posing a challenge, says Megan Rowland
4 min |
October 21, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Joining the Dots and planning a Budget
Tawny takes a back seat as her off spring are taken out for their first lesson — but sometimes you need experience, says Simon Whitehead
5 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Giving the very high birds your best shot
Barrel length has changed over the years, and preferences differ but is longer always better for reaching tall birds, asks Simon Reinhold
5 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Forget rats and eels, this is the creel thing
Various DIY efforts have brought ridicule but not much else, so the next project seems doomed to fail — but Soldier Palmer strikes gold
6 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Food for thought on shooting day feasts
Feeding hungry Guns and beaters is a central part of the shoot day ritual. Rose Prince explains how to make lunch a fitting celebration
5 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Don't give antis ammo — follow COVID precautions
Shooting groups have stressed the importance of obeying virus control measures after a photo appeared to show fowlers not social distancing
2 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Testing times for labs
The diminishing labrador gene pool means the UK’s favourite breed is open to a host of hereditary diseases, as David Tomlinson explains
5 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The dale of plenty
Botanists from across the world descend on Teesdale to study a unique mix of plant species found only in this corner of England
3 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Come one, come all
The small but friendly Highfield shoot in West Yorkshire prides itself on both its inclusivity and its ability to produce spectacular sport for visiting Guns
6 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Where the land screams ‘snipe'
Assorted dogs and a shared passion makes a day spent on the marshes paradise for Richard Negus
5 min |
October 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Taste Of Fowling Fit For A King
Wildfowling by its nature is largely practised in dreadful conditions at ungodly hours and Richard Negus doesn’t want to put his son off
5 min |
October 14, 2020
The Field
In tune with the moon
For the ancients, life revolved around lunar phases, which measured time, heralded the changing seasons – and even caused madness
5 min |
November 2020
The Field
Strong coffee and steelhead
With feisty fish and striking scenery, British Columbia’s Nass River has much to offer fl y-fishers – after that early-morning espresso
8 min |
November 2020
The Field
Lord Ripon The greatest shot of all t ime
Some personal reminiscences of a giant of the shooting field who was chiefly proud of his billiards
6 min |
November 2020
The Field
Land Rover Defender 110S
The iconic Land Rover Defender is a tough act to follow but Charlie Flindt seeks the original’s soul in the brilliant, all-new, high-tech version
5 min |
November 2020
The Field
Looking for aliens on Orkney
In the decade since its arrival, the stoat has wreaked havoc on the islands. Huge expense is now being incurred to remove it
8 min |
November 2020
The Field
Le weekend present, but not correct
You have been invited to the country. Should you take a thank-you gift for your host? And, if so, what?
7 min |
November 2020
The Field
Cocking Shoot West Sussex
We clatter along the road in the back of the shoot trailer, chains clanking loudly. Ahead, lies a day of high birds and good humour.
7 min |
November 2020
The Field
Beagling about
Minimal kit and maximum fresh air and entertainment are the order of the day when you follow beagles – on foot
8 min |
November 2020
The Field
Laying Down The Law Is Barking
Should walking your dog every day be compulsory? At least one German politician thinks so but while he sympathises, David Tomlinson says it would be impractical and impossible to enforce
4 min |
November 2020
The Field
A Good Game Deal
The market for game meat, once profitable, is now dysfunctional – and that was before the pandemic struck. What lies behind this collapse?
8 min |