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Shooting Times & Country
Finally, some clothing that's fit for the job
After years of being overlooked, women shooters now have some practical, comfortable options. Ellena Swift puts the best to the test
8 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Conservation in the age of coronavirus
The cars and planes have gone to be replaced by deer, badgers and a cacophony of birdsong and insect sounds, says Richard Negus
6 min |
April 22, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
You Call That A Knife?
To avoid enforced redecoration during the COVID-19 lockdown, Barry Stoffell digs into his antler box to fashion a truly personal companion
6 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Covid-19 Ban On Muirburn Was ‘Opportunistic', Says SGA
As the fire service denies seeking a ban on heather burning, there is concern that some are exploiting the situation to their own ends
1 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Unlucky horseshoe — if you're a pigeon
Woodies are hammering crops at a time when British food production is vital and inspiration from Archie Coats means there are some pigeon breasts for the neighbours
6 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Steel yourself
Much has been written about the pros and cons of steel shot but we’ve all forgotten to talk to the true experts, says Simon Reinhold
7 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Savage pride and quiet respect
We know from ancient cave paintings that our ancestors revered their quarry and it’s vital that we retain our traditions, says Patrick Laurie
5 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
On target to protect our woods
The damage inflicted by wild animals on crops and woodland offers an opportunity for some very addictive pest control, says Liam Bell
5 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Never the same again
The coronavirus crisis is having a crippling effect on the finances of many charities, with some in danger of folding, says David Tomlinson
4 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Caught unawares
Snares are vital for fox control during this vulnerable time for ground-nesting birds — but they must be well designed and thoughtfully set
4 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Britain's gun capital
In the 19th century, the famous Birmingham Gun Quarter outstripped the makers of London. Rachel Draper charts a golden age for the city
4 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Accept and enjoy
Few of us have time to train our gundog properly but we must overlook their shortcomings — don’t we have our own, asks John Marchington
5 min |
April 15, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A Test To End Diseases
Never mind having a DNA test for your family tree — you can even buy a kit to check your dog’s lineage now, says David Tomlinson
4 min |
February 05, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
There is no finer feast
James Chiavarini likes to know exactly where the game served at his family restaurant in London comes from — so he shoots it himself
7 min |
February 05, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The ghost of the Arctic skies
Ethereal and stunningly beautiful, the snowy owl is one of our most treasured owl species — and it might be making a welcome return
3 min |
February 05, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
Changes to snaring laws have made predator control tricky but there are now five badgers for every fox, which adds another complication
3 min |
February 05, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Birds in their splendour
The magnificent sight of more than 400 birds, most of them quarry species, proves a temptation too far for Simon Garnham
6 min |
February 05, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
No mountain too high for top springer Heidi
A total of 64 dogs took part in the 90th AV spaniel championship and the stunning setting made it a day to remember, says Ellena Swift
4 min |
February 05, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper
In my end is my beginning — for some the season might be over but for keepers it’s time to clean pens, control predators and order poults
3 min |
February 05, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Ready for action
Having finally emerged from the wettest of winters, it is time to step up crucial preparations for the stalking season, says Richard Hardy
4 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
No guarantees with this most wily foe
Over the years, fox shooting kit has become very hi-tech but many of the basic principles for success remain the same, says Liam Bell
6 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
When it comes to the crunch
Finding the right diet for your gundog is tricky; do you go gluten-free or dry, or should you try raw only? Ellena Swift looks at the options
7 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Ford Raptor Ranger
The versatile Ranger has been given a Ford Performance upgrade and the impressive new Raptor can handle anything Ed Coles throws at it
4 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Taking it on the chin
High winds add spice to an afternoon in a beech and fir wood, where Tom Payne gets his eye in
5 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Citizen science: why the bird count matters
This year’s Big Farmland Bird Count smashes previous records and red-listed species appear to be benefiting from conservation work
1 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Porche versus Polo
The cost of insuring your dog should be linked to the healthiness of the breed, says David Tomlinson, who advocates a ‘group’ system
4 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Ammo, amas, amat
There is nothing Britain’s best-known ferreter loves more than a day in the North Yorkshire hills and he decides it is time to put steel shot to the test
6 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Turning tables on the greedy greys
A test to find out which bait has top pulling power when trying to lure grey squirrels out of the trees confirms Mat Manning’s suspicions
5 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A memento — or a lifesaver?
Charles Smith-Jones argues trophy hunting is vital for wildlife and local communities
5 min |
April 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Time to bring on their A game
We all know that some shoots struggle to make use of excess shot birds but game dealers are rising to the challenge, believes Jeremy Hobson
6 min |