Fishing-Hunting
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
With Wales on the brink of banning humane snares, why are those who protect habitats and control predators still seen as the villains?
2 min |
April 05, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Studies conflict over how to help curlews
Research from the RSPB has concluded that habitat work combined with predator control did not lead to increased curlew productivity
1 min |
April 05, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Appeal launched to support Chris Packhanzr’s legal action
A crowdfunding page has been set up to raise money for the BBC presenter’s case against Fieldsports Channel, amassing over 100,000
1 min |
April 05, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper
The importance of doing our bit for waterways, and a visit to a nature reserve to discover how the RSPB is managing precious bog and heath
3 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
The barnacle goose is the subject of a new study as bird flu continues to rage, and rabbits will become more numerous due to a 2023 act
3 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Magic in a tiny stream
The first catch is always thrown back and the fish are small by some standards, but little dappled trout are irresistible
4 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
In search of the best pigeon B&B
The woods are full of birds until you decide to go and shoot them, laments Blue Zulu
4 min |
April 12, 2023
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Don't let greys make April fools of you
As the weather warms up and trees come into leaf, grey squirrels will be looking for drey sites — now is the time to get them
4 min |
April 12, 2023
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Enjoy shooting for all the right reasons
Defining what fieldsports really are gives us cause to reflect on our motivations for being in the field in the first place
4 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A fine Italian import
David Tomlinson investigates the unusual Crufts-winning gundog breed that is now better known for truffle hunting in its own country
5 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
The dogs are on song
It’s the wonderful memories that make shooting such a great sport and JEF Rawlins recalls four particular pheasants that he will never forget
5 min |
March 29, 2023
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Keep clam and carry on...
Hiding in the sand, clams make a tasty reward for the forager but extracting them often requires some effort,
4 min |
March 29, 2023
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See you later, my ally Gator
Strong they may be but rabbits are no match for a big polecat hob,
4 min |
March 29, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
For the love of the curlew
In making wader scrapes on his new field, Soldier Palmer unearths some interesting clues to a long-forgotten land
5 min |
March 29, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
SHOTGUN TEST Longthorne Berkley £69,161 plus VAT
This over-and-under is not only beautiful to look at, but its titanium barrels really make it something special to shoot,
3 min |
March 29, 2023
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The pick of the litter
While choosing the perfect gundog puppy often comes down to luck, David Tomlinson is a strong believer in trusting your gut
4 min |
March 29, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A sporting life in Africa
A chance meeting brings back memories of an Englishman and his dog in Yemen
3 min |
March 29, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Can Spanish prize buck the trend?
Many dream of taking a gold-medal roebuck but for one hunter it is the pinnacle of all his stalking ambitions,
5 min |
March 29, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Quick, quick, sloe
Fruity, home-made sloe gin is a classic but there are plenty of options for something warming to fill your hip flask,
6 min |
March 29, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Double the danger lurking for lambs
With the lambing season in full swing, foxes are on the prowl and a pair on his patch is proving particularly challenging for Mark Ripley
5 min |
March 29, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Taking stock: utility, tradition or beauty?
With more choice than ever when it comes to stocks, Graham Downing asks whether plastic, wood or laminate is best for a long day in the field
5 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
The need for clarity
A predawn stalk in damp, murky conditions is the ultimate test of your equipment particularly the optics. ZEISS’s latest riflescope and binoculars get top marks
5 min |
March 29, 2023
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It's a game of two halves
A pair of sika hinds are just the job to fill Barry Stoffell’s freezer as he traverses the South Kerry Mountains on the last day of the season
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Does a 100-year-old calibre have a place?
Launched in 1923, the 270 Win quickly gained a following but as Will O’Meara seeks a new rifle, will the calibre stand the test of time?
6 min |
March 29, 2023
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Adventure is part of our caveman DNA
When stalking deer with a close friend, there’s often no need for discussion, says Will O’Meara, everything is a case of instinct
6 min |
April 12, 2023
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Odd dogs, new tricks - any breed can do it
From terriers to teckels — and even a miniature poodle — any breed can make a good deer dog with the right training
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Stalkers are simply pupils of the trail
An incident-filled morning spent guiding a stalker in pursuit of a muntjac buck reminds Miles Malone of what bonds man and beast
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Something a little bit different, sir?
Most of use a .243 or a .308 rifle but there’s no reason that more unusual calibres can’t make a good go-to
6 min |
April 12, 2023
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Plagues, pests and regionalism
Our attitude towards individual deer species is greatly influenced by our location within the British countryside
6 min |
April 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
While grey seals might appear lovable to some, a brutal morning scene is a stark reminder that they are extremely efficient hunters
2 min |