The Field
William Powell Viscount
So, the side-by-side has had its day, has it? Not if this bespoke model is anything to go by. Michael Yardley is happy to find a traditional gun that dares to be a bit different
4 min |
October 2020
The Field
A dazzling partridge day on Exmoor
The landscape at Molland would still be familiar to Lorna Doone, though now lively partridges soar over its V-shaped valleys
7 min |
October 2020
The Field
Hunting Boots To Last A Lifetime
Bespoke boots are a significant investment, however, they offer protection, comfort and unsurpassable style
10+ min |
October 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Trials and tribulation
The Kennel Club has issued extensive guidance for staging field trials during the pandemic. David Tomlinson wades through the protocol
5 min |
September 09, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
An everlasting call
Wildfowlers yearn for 1 September, even though they know they’ll likely blank, but heading out is a fine tradition worth upholding
6 min |
September 09, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The past is a grey area
The wild English partridge was once abundant and had a complex relationship with man that remains to this day, says Patrick Laurie
5 min |
September 09, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Meet the Euro stars
Europe is home to a mind-boggling number of gundog breeds. Here David Tomlinson sorts the braque d’Auvergne from the pudelpointer
6 min |
September 09, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Greys' anatomy
Perdix perdix provided great sport but the redleg has taken over — it’s a different quarry and should be treated as such, believes Alex Keeble
5 min |
September 09, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The Royal revolution
Holland & Holland is renowned for its classically elegant Royal guns, which are much coveted and much copied, reveals Diggory Hadoke
6 min |
September 09, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Not a walk in the park
Whether you’re a young Shot or much older, for safety’s sake, strict etiquette must be adhered to when walking-up partridge, says Petrel
6 min |
September 09, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Flat out with Lizzie
With Sika returning to her owner, Ellena Swift has a new recruit — a flatcoat retriever, a breed that takes patience but can be well worth it
4 min |
September 09, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Four Steps To Shooting Partridges Like A Pro
When faced with a sporting challenge that demands sound technique and the right attitude, preparation is everything, says Simon Reinhold
5 min |
September 09, 2020
Sporting Gun
Looking good
Shoots are responding well to the COVID challenge, says vet Dr Kenny Nutting
3 min |
October 2020
Sporting Gun
The paths to conflict
Peter Theobald talks about his increased number of encounters with the public, who do not always understand what goes on in the countryside
4 min |
October 2020
Sporting Gun
The right gun for you
Tony Bracci looks at some things to consider when choosing a gun, be it new or second-hand, expensive or cheap
4 min |
October 2020
Sporting Gun
The attraction of decoys
Geoff Garrod rediscovers the joys of some useful aids to help him with his job
4 min |
October 2020
Sporting Gun
Family business
Tom Sykes reminisces about a 1 September fowling trip with his father and brother as they looked to kick the new season off with a bang – and a full bag
4 min |
October 2020
Sporting Gun
A worthy opponent
Piecemeal control will not work with the redoubtable rabbit
2 min |
October 2020
Sporting Gun
An historical romance
Rachel Draper talks about her love of English guns, gunmaking and how lucky she feels to be involved with these things on a daily basis
4 min |
October 2020
Sporting Gun
A bright spark
Robert Morgan looks at a gun commissioned by naval officer Captain Thomas Dilke, with three ignition methods
3 min |
October 2020
Sporting Gun
BASC To Challenge Exclusion From Welsh Licences Review
BASC is to challenge a High Court decision to refuse to give it ‘interested party’ status in a legal action by Wild Justice.
1 min |
October 2020
Shooting Times & Country
RIFLE TEST -Anschütz Model 1761 .22 rimfire £1,295
It might not be very pretty but this smart rifle cleverly blends great handling with accuracy in a compact package, says Bruce Potts
4 min |
September 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Wild excitement
A thriving grey partridge population in a little corner of north-east Dorset proves the value of a truly joined-up approach to conservation
4 min |
September 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Galloway's Holy Grail
The famous Macnab is a tougher prospect now than ever before, but it remains the ultimate sporting challenge
5 min |
September 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Following the drill on cover
If 2020 has so far proved a nightmare year for game crops, all is not lost, says Liam Bell
4 min |
September 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper
Our fragile wildlife would be better served if campaigners opted for the ‘challenging shot’, rather than always taking aim at easy targets
3 min |
September 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Heed the call of the wild
Graham Downing explains why every shooter should experience the thrill of pursuing truly wild duck and geese at least once in their lives
6 min |
September 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III Field £2,245
The go-to gun for many game shooters has had an upgrade; Mark Heath looks at what’s changed, what has stayed the same and how it shoots
3 min |
September 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
All aboard for a sporting pilgrimage
Tasted just once, Highland hunting culture draws you back to the rivers, heather and hills time and time again, says Peter Glenser
6 min |
September 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A few for the pot
Graham Lorne looks back fondly on a time when rough shooting was readily available
5 min |