Fishing-Hunting
Shooting Times & Country
Upland keeper
A timely study has confirmed what many of us already knew — a sense of belonging to the countryside community is good for our well-being
3 min |
December 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
December days may be all too brief, but an early morning riverside excursion with the rifle is a rewarding way to keep winter blues at bay
3 min |
December 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A golden age
The arrival of the railways made fieldsports more accessible, writes Graham Downing
6 min |
December 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A New Lease Of Life For A ‘Legendary' 20-Bore
Restored to its former glory, Army and Navy No 15871 is in the hands of a fourth generation — and Mike Swan isn’t quite ready to give it up
6 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Second Lockdown A Fresh Blow For Large-Scale Shoots
Recreational game shooting in England must cease; however, shooting by individuals may continue as long as Government guidance is followed
2 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Nature's silver lining
Not only is the silver birch one of our most beautiful woodland trees, it also provides a home and food for hundreds of insects and birds
3 min |
November 11, 2020
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How fares the fox?
Far from benefiting our vulpine population, the hunting ban has seen a sharp decline in both fox numbers and health, says Adrian Dangar
5 min |
November 11, 2020
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The healing power of sport
Laurence Catlow explores what to do if you’re hit with a bad bout of depression
5 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The light must be right on the night
Flighting geese under the moon is an enthralling experience for any fowler, says Soldier Palmer, but only if the weather is in your favour
5 min |
November 11, 2020
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His pride and joy
It’s time for Charlie to get his first air rifle and there is no better place for a young sportsman to make his choice than a proper gun shop
5 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Follow the rule of five
A good farm shoot encapsulates the very best of our sport and even the smallest of days can be made special
6 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
Defra’s review into the impact of gamebird release highlights that the best way to combat Wild Justice is through rigorously tested science
3 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Blowing its trumpet
The trumpet chanterelle is one of the tastiest wild mushrooms and one of the easiest for fungi foragers to identify, says John Wright
4 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Tearing after rabbits
The local rat hound pack has been disbanded but Honey the terrier is no slouch when it comes to nosing out quarry
5 min |
November 25, 2020
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How we can help nurture our wonderful woodcock
This elusive gamebird makes for exciting winter sport but it is a precious resource to be harvested with restraint
6 min |
November 25, 2020
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Standing test of time
Wise words on gundog training can be found in a host of classic books published many decades ago, as David Tomlinson discovers
4 min |
November 25, 2020
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How does the public perceive our sport?
With the future of fieldsports under the spotlight, Alasdair Mitchell examines how attitudes to shooting have changed in recent decades
5 min |
November 25, 2020
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Game on a plate Freddie Innes
We know we should be eating more game but Richard Negus finds it doesn’t need to be boring when cooked by a MasterChef semi-finalist
5 min |
November 25, 2020
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Making it a moveable feast
By feeding with a combination of finesse and cunning, keepers can cater for their gamebirds, help wildlife to thrive and deter scavengers
5 min |
November 25, 2020
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Hunting in the ancient world
The joy of being out with friends in pursuit of quarry is eternal, says Philip Womack
6 min |
November 25, 2020
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Faith, hope and clarity
As the second national lockdown forces game shoots back under tough restrictions, it is important to communicate
4 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
An impossible tusk?
A grey squirrel, a muntjac and a Chinese water deer make up the Bedford — an alternative Macnab for East Anglia
7 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Best Left For The Laddies, Ladies And Old-Timers?
The lightweight 20-bore is often said to be preferable to a 12-bore for those long walked-up days, but Diggory Hadoke has his doubts
6 min |
November 18, 2020
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Pike for all seasons
A fortuitous diversion provides inspiration to try for a pike but will this notoriously tricky adversary play ball, wonders Jamie Tusting
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Sport over the acorns
The leaves coming off the trees provides an opportunity for Tom Payne to deploy an old trick cooked up by the late Archie Coats
5 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The good life
The home-cured bacon is a hit, but there’s no more sustainable meat than wild duck
3 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The gloriousness of late-season grouse
After the flurry and fanfare of the Twelfth, the grouse become more independent and quicker to fly; Patrick Laurie rises to our challenge
5 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The wild west
Patience pays off for Mike Swan during a goose shooting jaunt to south-west Scotland
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Speed, agility and a beak for danger
Unpredictable in every way, the wild pheasant will always provide the greatest test, says Ed Wills
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Oh, to be a big red stag
Stalking in Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ of COVID-19 lockdowns, plummeting prices and hunting licence delays, says Barry Stoffell
4 min |