Sporting Gun
Canada Goose
Large, loud and abundant, this emigrant from North America can be a pest, a danger and a tasty meal, as well as good sport, says Charles Smith-Jones.
3 min |
November 2019
Sporting Gun
Practice Makes Perfect
Take time to master your shooting technique and your days in the hide will fall into place, says Peter Theobald.
3 min |
November 2019
Sporting Gun
Pattern Of Thought
Geoff Garrod conducted an ‘unscientific’ experiment with some new shot and steeled himself for the results.
4 min |
November 2019
Sporting Gun
High Pheasants And Fast Balls
Malcolm Plant looks at how to perfect your shooting technique and avoid some of those early-season googlies.
4 min |
November 2019
Sporting Gun
Calls Of The Wild
As leaves and temperatures begin to fall, foxes start to think of mating, presenting opportunities aplenty to those charged with controlling them, says Patrick Hook.
3 min |
November 2019
Angler's Mail
World Record Pike Claimed At Over 58 Lb!
● Massive predator lured ● Evidence emerges ● Czech Republic specialist
2 min |
October 15, 2019
Angler's Mail
Dodger Numbers Fall
● Licence rogue stats ● Prosecutions 25.1% down ● Same number of checks
2 min |
October 15, 2019
Angler's Mail
Pointed To The Fish
This week: Billy recounts how he teamed up with Jamie to enjoy a super Sunday night.
4 min |
October 15, 2019
Angler's Mail
Direct Advance
● Tackle chain defies trends ● Extra stores boost growth ● Planned locations
1 min |
October 15, 2019
Angler's Mail
‘Ferrero Rochers' And Conkers
STEVE COLLETT 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 |
October 15, 2019
Angler's Mail
65 Lb 12 Oz Carp Set For Official UK Record
● ‘Green 124’ at new high ● Grenville’s new best ● Only Captain Jack bigger
2 min |
October 15, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
A Furtive Fungus Foray
The cauliflower fungus so good to eat that Tim Maddams sneaks out of a beating line to pick it — and finds himself in hot water
4 min |
October 9, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Sport As It's Meant To Be
As big commercial shoots come in for criticism, Patrick Galbraith goes back to the sport’s roots to visit a small country shoot
6 min |
October 9, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Seal Of Approval
The grey seal has made a spectacular recovery from near extinction but there are now 120,000 of them — which may prove unsustainable
3 min |
October 9, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Keeping It Simple
You can’t beat a good old-fashioned lamping session — but using new technology will boost your success rate, suggests Simon Whitehead
4 min |
October 9, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
High Birds And Holidays
Though shooting pheasants and ducks began in the 1500s, it was a tour of Europe that brought about driven sport, reveals Alex Keeble
5 min |
October 9, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
How have we reached a point when people claiming they are RSPB employees demand to search a 75-year-old keeper’s car for ‘evidence’?
3 min |
October 9, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Blind Bit Of Difference
Is colour really a factor in gundog ability? Ellena Swift looks at the oft-repeated claim that chocolate Labradors make poor retrievers
6 min |
October 9, 2019
Angler's Mail
Trotting For Mighty Redfins And Dace - This Week's Guest: Dr Mark Everard
What is it about roach and dace that is so captivating for anglers such as Mark? They are hardly monsters of the underwater world. This week, the associate professor, consultant, broadcaster and author reveals why he is obsessed with them, as well as revealing his favourite ways to catch them.
7 min |
October 01, 2019
Angler's Mail
True Colours
The well-travelled freshwater biologist and top angler brings you his fascinating weekly insight into the secret lives of fish.
2 min |
October 01, 2019
Angler's Mail
My 7-Day Search For A 7-Pounder
You’ll always learn loads and be inspired by this vastly experienced traditional angler, who also relishes exploring the latest coarse techniques…
5 min |
October 01, 2019
Angler's Mail
Four Whoppers To Takeaway
This week: Billy gets his tactics right on a return trip to Poachers Pool.
4 min |
October 01, 2019
Angler's Mail
Caught On Camera
WE seem to be blessed with fishing TV programmes at the moment.
4 min |
October 01, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Climate Change? It Means More Snipe
Two decades after the first hair-raising squeak of the snipe on the Galloway hills, Patrick Laurie is still flummoxed by the feisty birds
5 min |
October 2, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Reasons To Rough It
Few things can beat a day on the grouse moor amid the majestic beauty of the Pennines and Richard Negus falls under their spell
6 min |
October 2, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Some Bunnies Have All The Luck
Determined to improve his rabbiting skills, Ed Wills joins a ferreting expedition and, after a shaky start, finds a more relaxed approach pays dividends
5 min |
October 2, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Play To The Whistle
It’s all too easy to reach for the whistle when a voice command fails but you must make sure the basics are in place first, says Ellena Swift
2 min |
October 2, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Time To Steel Ourselves
It’s a long-running debate among shooters — should we move away from lead shot in favour of steel? Matt Cross examines the options
5 min |
October 2, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Bittersweet And Beautiful
Autumn is the perfect time to linger in the golden sunlight, relish the scents and colours, and look forward to the shooting season ahead
4 min |
October 2, 2019
Angler's Mail
Hideaway River Rogues Caught In Bushes
-Close Season offences -Hefty fines -Trent and Sow rivers
1 min |