Shooting Times & Country
Roll up for the Tawny show
There are bunnies in the pipes and it’s great to watchdogs and ferrets work, so Simon Whitehead gives his lurcher centre stage
4 min |
December 11,2019
Shooting Times & Country
A history of field trialling
Modern breeds are either champion in field trials or on the show bench. But that hasn’t always been the case
5 min |
December 11,2019
Shooting Times & Country
Night of the long dogs
A rainy and foggy night in the Yorkshire Dales promises little rabbit action but lamping with lurchers proves a success
6 min |
December 11,2019
Shooting Times & Country
A brief flash of brilliant blue
Tiny it may be but most anglers would agree that the strikingly colored kingfisher is worth a king’s ransom for barely a glimpse
3 min |
December 11,2019
Shooting Times & Country
Spring For A Bargain
Cockers are one of the most popular gundog breeds but the springer has its virtues and is a most effective hunter, says David Tomlinson
4 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Upland Keeper
Civil servants need only to be indifferent to matters such as licences to have a potentially damaging effect on our protected bird numbers
3 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Making It Look Easy
Nothing beats the real thing and, with Keepa and Sika ready for the next level, it’s time to test them alongside the Guns, says Ellena Swift
5 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Taking The Piseog
First there was the engine trouble with the boat, then his shooting skills failed completely; Barry Stoffell wonders if he has been cursed
4 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Instinctive Shooting Sometimes Stinks!
Why is it that one day we can shoot marvellously but the next day we can’t hit a thing — could it be due to ageing?
4 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Ten Untold Treasures
A decade has now passed since he established his miniature estate and Richard Hardy celebrates by trying to bag 10 species in 10 hours
6 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Deerhunter Pro Gamekeeper Jacket
In an exclusive review, Liam Bell field tests the latest version of Deerhunter’s Pro Gamekeeper jacket to see if it lives up to the hype
4 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
The Best Four By Four
Eight Guns get to experience four superb drives on four of the finest shoots in Devon — and conservation will benefit, says Chris Warren
5 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
As charities such as the RSPB become more politicised, the way you vote in the election could give them more say over our lives than ever
3 min |
December 04, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
A Reward In Itself
Patrick Galbraith heads across the Irish Sea to a Purdey awardwinning shoot and finds some fine pheasants in torrential weather
6 min |
December 04, 2019
Sporting Gun
Off The Leash
Nick Ridley enjoyed letting four of his gundog training charges show what they could do on an informal walked-up day
4 min |
January 2020
Sporting Gun
Wild At Heart
Philip Reynolds profiles Ben Carter, whose job is everything associated with the great outdoors
5 min |
January 2020
Sporting Gun
What's Sauce For The Goose...
Tom Sykes looks at how his decoys have evolved over the years and why Sillosocks have become his new favourite design
4 min |
January 2020
Angler's Mail
Cool Runnings
Britain’s leading all-round angler loves taking on challenges at all kinds of venues. Read his triumphs and disasters, warts ‘n’ all, exclusively in AM.
5 min |
December 03, 2019
Sporting Gun
What Was It All About, Dear Alfie?
Jon Snowdon mourns his beloved and mischievous canine companion of the past 11 eventful years
5 min |
January 2020
Angler's Mail
The Forgotten Stickleback
The natural history photographer has filmed all 53 UK freshwater fish species, and this week he reveals how he captured a mini predator.
3 min |
December 03, 2019
Sporting Gun
That'll Be The Day
Peter Theobald says local field knowledge is essential to make inroads into a troublesome pigeon population
4 min |
January 2020
Angler's Mail
Deadly Deadbaits
The fishery scientist is passionate about predators, having caught pike to 34 lb 8 oz, perch to 5 lb 1 oz, zander to 18 lb 8 oz and eels to 7 lb 2 oz.
2 min |
December 03, 2019
Sporting Gun
In The Field
Sporting Gun reviews trousers, boots, a knife sharpener and a book on the law
4 min |
January 2020
Angler's Mail
An Addiction To River Pike
South Coast taxi driver Nathan Edgell is addicted to pike fishing at this time of year, especially when it comes to targeting wild river predators that have slipped under the radar. Preferring to fish short sessions, the Fladen-sponsored piker has developed a tactic that has helped him to bank more fish. Here’s how.
6 min |
December 03, 2019
Sporting Gun
All The Trappings
Tony Bracci guides you through the fundamentals of the clay shooting discipline of trap
3 min |
January 2020
Angler's Mail
Catch A Big River Roach
You’ll always learn loads and be inspired by this vastly experienced traditional angler, who also relishes exploring the latest coarse techniques… with help from his friends.
6 min |
December 03, 2019
Sporting Gun
Adventures Of Nick & Ted
Ted lived up to his star billing when Nick Ridley volunteered him for a skills demonstration
4 min |
January 2020
Angler's Mail
Blankety Blank
Long-time pals Billy Flowers and Jamie Londors are two of the World’s most consistent carp catchers. The two England Carp Team members share their sessions and insight in Angler’s Mail.
3 min |
December 03, 2019
Angler's Mail
Wicked Wafters
The thinking carp angler offers his opinion, insight and advice every week exclusively here in Angler’s Mail. Col will help you become a wiser angler.
3 min |
December 03, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Tikka T3X Cerakote
Its tough green finish makes a nice change from stainless steel and protects this neat little rifle from damage in the field, says Bruce Potts
4 min |