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Reasons to be fearful (part one)
Robin Scott implores us not to be damned by statistics and the ‘truth’ they tell
4 min |
March 2020
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Hidden story
A surprising request uncovered some interesting family history. Robert Morgan tells the tale of the unexpected
2 min |
March 2020
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Adventures of Nick & Ted
The turn of the year and the last outings of the season give Nick Ridley cause to reflect
4 min |
March 2020
Shooting Times & Country
There is no finer feast
James Chiavarini likes to know exactly where the game served at his family restaurant in London comes from — so he shoots it himself
7 min |
February 05, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The ghost of the Arctic skies
Ethereal and stunningly beautiful, the snowy owl is one of our most treasured owl species — and it might be making a welcome return
3 min |
February 05, 2020
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Country Diary
Changes to snaring laws have made predator control tricky but there are now five badgers for every fox, which adds another complication
3 min |
February 05, 2020
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Birds in their splendour
The magnificent sight of more than 400 birds, most of them quarry species, proves a temptation too far for Simon Garnham
6 min |
February 05, 2020
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No mountain too high for top springer Heidi
A total of 64 dogs took part in the 90th AV spaniel championship and the stunning setting made it a day to remember, says Ellena Swift
4 min |
February 05, 2020
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Gamekeeper
In my end is my beginning — for some the season might be over but for keepers it’s time to clean pens, control predators and order poults
3 min |
February 05, 2020
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Law and out of order
David Frost says numerous police forces in England and Wales are flouting the law when it comes to firearms licensing and a robust response is required
4 min |
May 2020
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Notes from a small island
Ed Cook recounts his latest ‘adventure’ with his friends, furry and otherwise, on Canna
2 min |
May 2020
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Heavy metal blues
The initiative by the shooting groups to phase out lead shot has raised more questions than it has given answers, says Robin Scott
3 min |
May 2020
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Soldier arms
Charles Smith-Jones admires the rugged capability of the Mossberg 590 Persuader, a model favoured by the US military
3 min |
May 2020
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Game theory
Wild Justice has turned its attention to the release of gamebirds. Patrick Hook addresses the salient issues with regard to predators
4 min |
May 2020
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Velvet glove approach
Jon Snowdon addresses sustainable culling and how this affects woodland management
4 min |
May 2020
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Gear test
Adam Cope gives his verdict on the Sologne Skintane Optimum hunting trousers and Grand Nord hunting jacket from Percussion
3 min |
May 2020
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Alpine rifle reaches the heights
Tom Cackett says the Haenel Jaeger 9 proves that good things come in small packages
4 min |
May 2020
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A cheap shot
After facing controversy, Nick Ridley considers what is an ‘unsporting’ bird
4 min |
May 2020
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The problem: Protein in diets
It seems to me that protein levels in diets obsess people. I admit to being confused as to how much dogs need. So, how much? Vet’s advice Neil McIntosh SG’s gundog health expert
3 min |
May 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Ready for action
Having finally emerged from the wettest of winters, it is time to step up crucial preparations for the stalking season, says Richard Hardy
4 min |
April 08, 2020
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No guarantees with this most wily foe
Over the years, fox shooting kit has become very hi-tech but many of the basic principles for success remain the same, says Liam Bell
6 min |
April 08, 2020
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When it comes to the crunch
Finding the right diet for your gundog is tricky; do you go gluten-free or dry, or should you try raw only? Ellena Swift looks at the options
7 min |
April 08, 2020
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Ford Raptor Ranger
The versatile Ranger has been given a Ford Performance upgrade and the impressive new Raptor can handle anything Ed Coles throws at it
4 min |
April 08, 2020
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Taking it on the chin
High winds add spice to an afternoon in a beech and fir wood, where Tom Payne gets his eye in
5 min |
April 08, 2020
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Citizen science: why the bird count matters
This year’s Big Farmland Bird Count smashes previous records and red-listed species appear to be benefiting from conservation work
1 min |
April 08, 2020
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Porche versus Polo
The cost of insuring your dog should be linked to the healthiness of the breed, says David Tomlinson, who advocates a ‘group’ system
4 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Ammo, amas, amat
There is nothing Britain’s best-known ferreter loves more than a day in the North Yorkshire hills and he decides it is time to put steel shot to the test
6 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Turning tables on the greedy greys
A test to find out which bait has top pulling power when trying to lure grey squirrels out of the trees confirms Mat Manning’s suspicions
5 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A memento — or a lifesaver?
Charles Smith-Jones argues trophy hunting is vital for wildlife and local communities
5 min |
April 08, 2020
The Field
Resurrecting a Purdey rook rifle
After searching for a decade, the writer finally acquired a now-obsolete rook rifle. But could the Purdey, formerly the property of a 19th-century playboy, be adapted for muntjac?
7 min |