Shooting Times & Country
Why shooting should stay in the shadows
Daily Mail journalist Guy Adams argues that the best publicity for fieldsports is almost no publicity at all — with only two exceptions
8 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
You know the drill
As COVID-19 wreaks havoc, Tom Payne heads out to protect a field of barley but a curious species puts a spanner in the works
5 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Seeing off the grey invaders
The chance to keep the lid on a population of grey squirrels was too good to miss — and just in time, with lockdown under way days later
6 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Sporting spirit will live on
The COVID-19 crisis is having a huge impact on the economy, not least shooting. Jamie Tusting looks at some of the possible outcomes
6 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Our duty to hope
Life has changed unimaginably over the past few weeks but the glories of spring nourish the soul and allow us to imagine better times ahead
5 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Hope springs eternal
There is something almost mystical about fishing for spring salmon with a traditional, hand-built, cane rod, Julian Schmechel believes
6 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Finally, some clothing that's fit for the job
After years of being overlooked, women shooters now have some practical, comfortable options. Ellena Swift puts the best to the test
8 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Conservation in the age of coronavirus
The cars and planes have gone to be replaced by deer, badgers and a cacophony of birdsong and insect sounds, says Richard Negus
6 min |
April 22, 2020
The Field
The Wye and its slippery customers
Renowned for its salmon, the river once teemed with eel, too. No longer. So what is behind this poorly reported wildlife crime?
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
The art of the master engraver
A best gun is undoubtedly characterised by the finest manufacture; today, it is often defined by the fine art that adorns it, too
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
The school of roquefort
Lovers of artisan produce can now attend the Academy of Cheese and learn what it takes to be a master of the board
8 min |
May 2020
The Field
Teen spirit and the Ten Tors
Sixty years ago this month, three Army offi cers organised an expedition on Dartmoor to give young civilians a taste of outdoor adventure. Today, 2,400 teenagers annually are rising to that challenge
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
Keeping it in the family
There’s one criterion a family firm must meet to join the Tercentenarian Club: 300 years in business
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
In full flight on Dartmoor
Falcons flown by enthusiasts mounted on former racehorses produced thrilling sport against a dramatic backdrop
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
Kindling the fire of enthusiam
We may never replicate the achievements of the fishing greats but their elegant prose has inspired generations to pick up a rod
8 min |
May 2020
The Field
How does a trout catch a fly?
Understanding how a trout recognises a fly and then intercepts it is key to your choice of fly – and success
8 min |
May 2020
The Field
Feathering their nests
An obsession with fly-tying led to a bizarre theft from the Natural History Museum and huge sums changing hands. Fact can be stranger than fiction…
8 min |
May 2020
The Field
Dukedoms of hazard
When Princes William and Harry were made royal dukes, their titles were chosen with care. Some carry rather too much history…
6 min |
May 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Unlucky horseshoe — if you're a pigeon
Woodies are hammering crops at a time when British food production is vital and inspiration from Archie Coats means there are some pigeon breasts for the neighbours
6 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Steel yourself
Much has been written about the pros and cons of steel shot but we’ve all forgotten to talk to the true experts, says Simon Reinhold
7 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Savage pride and quiet respect
We know from ancient cave paintings that our ancestors revered their quarry and it’s vital that we retain our traditions, says Patrick Laurie
5 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
On target to protect our woods
The damage inflicted by wild animals on crops and woodland offers an opportunity for some very addictive pest control, says Liam Bell
5 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Never the same again
The coronavirus crisis is having a crippling effect on the finances of many charities, with some in danger of folding, says David Tomlinson
4 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Caught unawares
Snares are vital for fox control during this vulnerable time for ground-nesting birds — but they must be well designed and thoughtfully set
4 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Britain's gun capital
In the 19th century, the famous Birmingham Gun Quarter outstripped the makers of London. Rachel Draper charts a golden age for the city
4 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Accept and enjoy
Few of us have time to train our gundog properly but we must overlook their shortcomings — don’t we have our own, asks John Marchington
5 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Covid-19 Ban On Muirburn Was ‘Opportunistic', Says SGA
As the fire service denies seeking a ban on heather burning, there is concern that some are exploiting the situation to their own ends
1 min |
April 15, 2020
Sporting Gun
Where do I start?
David Turner takes newcomers to shooting through their first stages
3 min |
March 2020
Sporting Gun
Time flies
Tom Sykes looks back at the past decade and reflects on what has changed in the shooting world – for the better and worse – and what to expect in the years ahead
4 min |
March 2020
Sporting Gun
Scent and sensibility
Jon Snowdon marvels at the capabilities of his canine partners and welcomes the latest one into the fold
4 min |