Fishing-Hunting
Shooting Times & Country
Tasty, testing and English to its wing tips
A devoted parent, a conscientious mate, a strategic flyer and a joy on the table — the grey partridge gets Ed Wills’s vote for the best quarry
5 min |
September 01, 2021
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Gamekeeper
Looking after a wild bird estate can be a nerve-shredding experience, but it is so much more satisfying and rewarding than the reared world
3 min |
September 01, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Rats, rodenticides and resistance: what next?
Complacency is not an option when dealing with rodent infestations but there are plenty of ways to limit unwelcome visitors on a shoot
5 min |
September 01, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Stalking Diary
An early-season roar is not always the sign of a good rut and it brings back memories of a stag almost entirely lost to a steep Scottish hillside
3 min |
September 01, 2021
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Great sporting lives
Celebrating the achievements of the most remarkable Shots of yesteryear
3 min |
September 01, 2021
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Country Diary
Almost everybody agrees that Britain needs more ponds, not least because a few teal and some mallard add fine variety to shoot days
3 min |
September 01, 2021
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A battle of the HPRs
A unique team challenge will showcase the talents of 11 hunt, point and retrieve breeds; David Tomlinson takes a look at the contenders
6 min |
September 01, 2021
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What's good for the goose...
Soldier Palmer bolsters sporting and farming relations with a successful feral greylag flight
5 min |
September 15, 2021
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It's game on for BGA this season
The past three years have been a rollercoaster ride for the British Game Alliance, but Matt Cross learns of its big plans for the future
6 min |
September 15, 2021
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Would I call this proper wildfowling? Foreshore
On his pilgrimage beyond the sea wall on opening day, Gethin Jones reflects on whether wildfowling in September is worthy of the name
6 min |
September 15, 2021
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Stalking Diary
After a quiet morning on the hill watching the roe, a chance to educate visitors about deer management provides a small win and a PR coup
3 min |
September 15, 2021
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It's all about the seductive wobble
Heading for the aptly named Pike Bay, Julian Schmechel sets out to tempt the fish to his line with the use of handmade copper spoons
6 min |
September 15, 2021
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The uphill struggle for Ireland's red grouse
The cackling of the ‘heather hen’ has become a rare sound on Irish moors, but people are battling for its survival, says Barry Stoffell
6 min |
September 15, 2021
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Autumn's no time to be sloe on the uptake
John Wright reveals that the fruit of the spiky blackthorn is only good for a single recipe, but it’s a one-hit wonder that foragers rate
4 min |
September 15, 2021
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Dawn of the season at dusk
Wildfowler and conservationist Richard Negus explains the reasons behind his alternative plans for the opening day of season this year
6 min |
September 15, 2021
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Freshwater molluscs flexing their mussels
Pollution and overharvesting are a major threat to our mussels, but Kielder’s hatchery is working to boost numbers on the North Tyne
4 min |
September 15, 2021
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A small taste of things to come
A foreshore foray on 1 September may not be every fowler’s idea of time well spent, but early-season flights certainly whet the appetite for the months of sport ahead
6 min |
September 15, 2021
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Quelling an attack of the munties
Greedy muntjac are raiding feeders and disturbing fragile flushing points, so it’s time for a little pre-season troubleshooting
6 min |
September 22, 2021
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Diamond dogs are on point
Richard Negus is a spellbound spectator as the Pointer Club marks its birthday in style
5 min |
September 22, 2021
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Out of sight and out of mind
Forget camouflage clothing and expensive equipment, follow Mike Swan’s tips on keeping a low profile when wildfowling
5 min |
September 22, 2021
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Can't buy fieldcraft
Mat Manning swaps hi-tech hardware for a basic break-barrel and fieldcraft during a refreshingly uncluttered walk through the woods
5 min |
September 22, 2021
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You're not going to need a bigger boat
The cool waters around the UK are increasingly populated by sharks, so Nick Fisher sets out with a trusted team to try to catch one. Just don’t mention Jaws…
7 min |
September 22, 2021
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A trailer for a Heston special
With the harvest spaced out like in years past, shooting over stubbles from a hide disguised as a bale helps Tom Payne build a decent bag
5 min |
September 22, 2021
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A long wait, then Stan's the man
It’s the first duck flight of the season and a young springer shows his mettle, to Jack Bell’s delight
6 min |
September 22, 2021
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Early stags: a dead red redemption
With the roe rut over, Chris Dalton switches focus to the reds and sets out to cull a few young male deer — if he can find them
5 min |
August 25, 2021
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Lockdown leads to a few unlikely recruits
COVID-19 resulted in renewed interest in the countryside and lots of mess but it might not have all been a total disaster, says Gethin Jones
5 min |
August 25, 2021
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How the sport of trap shooting really took off
Diggory Hadoke charts the history of trapshooting from the days of top hats to the era of sophisticated machines
6 min |
August 25, 2021
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Choosing the right trainer
Ellena Swift explains how owners can ensure their aspiring gundogs learn the right skills
6 min |
August 25, 2021
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For love, not money
When a stubble comes under siege, Tom Payne jumps at the chance to do what he is passionate about, rather than simply what pays the bills
7 min |
August 25, 2021
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Scout's honour in the battlefield
A new permission offers Simon Garnham the perfect chance to hone his keen young labrador’s skills while protecting a farmer’s livelihood
7 min |