Very British hunting blinds

Grouse butts, smart and simple, are part of our sporting heritage, says Patrick Laurie, but in lots of places only ghost butts now remain

A rare breed with plenty of character

Everyone is excited for a Styrian coarsehaired hound to join the mix, but the training is slow-going until Cora discovers her nose at last

Game, sett and match

Soldier Palmer considers the conundrum that badgers pose for conservationists

The hair of the dog

While different breeds will require varying levels of maintenance, a groomer is certainly a boon for spaniel owners

The new kid on the block

Simon Whitehead looks to the future and begins his training journey with Truffle, a slightly unusual addition to his slick team

Is it looking up for rough shooting?

Richard Negus asks what the new Environmental Land Management schemes mean for wild game

Dependable airguns at the right price

Mat Manning rounds up a selection of sub-£600 air rifles that are up to the task of tackling live quarry

Last call for the uplands?

Simon Reinhold attends a seminar on grouse moors, where the guests are varied, from well-known Shots to keen rewilders

Sporting feast on the river

After a morning controlling marauding pigeons on the allotment, a few trout are just the ticket for a top-notch barbecue banquet

Living life on the edge

The steep-sided Himalayan uplands provide a spectacular backdrop for stalking Pakistan's wellmanaged ibex population, but it's not a journey to be undertaken lightly, recalls Thomas Nissen

Trophy Bill in Lords but a glimmer of hope

A three-year 'impact report' on trophy hunting may highlight the vital role it plays in nurturing some of the world's most endangered species

Lead shot could be banned in the autumn of this year

After much debate, and a voluntary move away from lead ammunition by shooters, an all-out ban could be in place by the close of 2023

Hooked in to a fighter

Keen to cook on the bank, Leon Challis-Davies reels in a rainbow and whips up a barbecued fish special

True all-round HPRs

David Tomlinson investigates why the German longhaired pointer hasn't caught on, with the wirehaired vizsla a more popular choice

A summer of top-notch sport

While success with a rod or gun isn't always guaranteed, Laurence Catlow perseveres and finds plenty to enjoy

Learning the ropes

A course for would-be game shots proves useful to Jim Old, but he can't help but wonder what more experienced hands would make of it

Clear observation without a hefty outlay

Mat Manning puts Konus's affordable Mission HD 10x42 WA binoculars through their paces on his woodland pest control rounds

Time to make a splash

With warm weather finally upon us, it's the perfect opportunity to improve your dog's confidence in the water

The secret behind consistent shooting

It's something many Guns never consider, writes Guy Maddocks, but correct gunfit makes a colossal difference to your accuracy over time

A few pigs on your shoot

Using livestock as a conservation partner on your patch might not be a quick fix, but it really does work

A sporting life in Africa

A chance meeting with a former soldier reveals a famed tale of bravery and deceit

Getting the most bang for your buck

With a hurried need for copper ammunition, Will Pocklington turns to Corinium Rifle Range for professional assistance on a bespoke load

Boots on the ground

With the dry undergrowth making silent stalking challenging, it's time to test out some new footwear that might just make all the difference

JOTTINGS FOR WILDFOWLERS

The new season is fast approaching, so now's the time to get all your gear sorted and make sure everything is in good working order

Stalking Diary

Long daylight hours through June make for some challenging stalking conditions, and Chris looks back at the start of his guiding career

Upland keeper

The recent warm weather has done much to help wild bird chicks, and hopefully it will remain pleasant for the grey partridges and grouse

Country Diary

A new start on a farm in Weardale has meant plenty of work - and trips to the hardware store - but it is proving to be well worth the effort

Not a good start for salmon

It’s been a difficult start to the salmon fishing season, with many anglers reporting a noticeable lack of fish

Defra under fire for general licence failure

BASC has announced it will prepare legal proceedings against the Government body, while Wild Justice is also planning to take action

Glasgow Boy's painting hung

The National Gallery in Edinburgh has acquired a water colour painting by Joseph Crawhall (1861– 1913), one of the Glasgow Boys, a revolutionary group of young painters who pioneered modernism in Scottish art