Worth The Wait

The gap between 12 August and 1 September can be excruciating for those of us not able to get to the grouse moors, so when that first day finally rolls around, both dogs and Guns can find themselves excited and rusty in equal measure

Practice Makes Perfect...

... But, as Tim explains, make sure it is perfect practice – whether shooting a shotgun or a rifle. You owe it to your quarry to make every shot count

It's Got To Stop...

Gamekeepers, shooters and landowners that commit wildlife crimes are destroying our reputation and fuelling the antis’ fire. Enough is enough, says Conor O’Gorman

Boyz In The Wood

An afternoon’s pigeon shooting provides good fun and some memorable shots for a small team of Guns in Dorset, writes Rebecca Green.

Walk On The Wild Side

Furrier makes good use of the long festive break with plenty of ‘armed rambles’ over game-laden farmland, and discovers there is lots of fun to be had at informal little gatherings such as these.

Grouse Of The Great Plains

Vast landscapes, small bags and gruelling, solitary pursuits are the nature of the game when hunting grouse on the Great Plains, but Jarrod Spilger wouldn’t have it any other way.

Glorious Grouse, On A Budget

Shooting grouse walked-up can bring this expensive sport into the realms of affordability. Phil Moorsom reports on his syndicate’s memorable trip to the Yorkshire Moors last season

Triumph In Adversity

When gales and rain flatten Andy’s wheat it is tough to see a bright side, but a memorable day on the pigeons helps ease the pain

Small But Significant

Despite the small sample size, a new Italian scientific study looking at blood lead levels in consumers of game meat has the potential to turn ‘the lead debate’ on its head

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Robin and an old chum recall the days of the sprung lasted hill boot, and Robin catches up with some old ‘men of the hill’ at a local show

Too Close For Comfort

Deano is called in to help the owner of a smallholding where the animals are providing the local foxes with an easy supper

First Things First

Those last few days of August will be gone before we know it… Despite a not-quite-healed shoulder, Alan is determined to get out for the first day of the season

Open Season!

Dan Beardsmore talks us through the excitement of a night’s sport on the family duck pond – and explains what it takes to make a success of the season.

Game for a cookery competition?

Do you have a game dish you’re just dying to show off? Or do you dream of becoming a professional chef? Teflon’s competition could be your chance to shine…

Prize Of The Skies

Four friends from down south set off on a shooting trip to Scotland with a shared goal in mind – to bag their first grouse. Dale Johnson tells us how they all got on

Geese And Glory

Alan pays tribute to these big, beautiful birds which signify the pinnacle of the sport, and relays occasions when both determination and luck played a part in getting them in the bag

It's Raining Vixens And Dogs

Deano and his team go ‘old school’ with one last lamping foray before the birds get too widespread. The forecast doesn’t bode well, but it turns out to be a successful night

Purple Madness

As is often stressed within these pages, shooting is about so much more than what ends up in the bag; Rupert illustrates the point perfectly on a walked-up grouse trip with some friends

Bigger, Better... BSS Moves To Birmingham!

The British Shooting Show has enjoyed such growing support over the past few years that it has outgrown its venue. Find out what’s new at the 2018 event

Start Right

Puppy training isn’t confined to 10- or 15-minute formal sessions – everything you do will condition the little dog’s mind. Follow Howard’s advice to ensure you instil the right behaviour

Topping The Bill

Rupert spots an enticing and unusual sporting opportunity on a nearby farmer’s field, and after a bit of bartering he manages to strike a deal that ends up working for them both

Raising The Game

Helena reports from the Game-to-Eat event in Wales, where campaigners spoke of the need to take game meat marketing as seriously as those working in other areas of food production.

Heroes Of The Hammerless Era

Diggory fills us in on a time when the hammerless side-by-side ruled the roost, from Anson & Deeley’s game-changing boxlock to Mr Lancaster’s distinctively phallic-shaped creation

The Art Of The Dart

Jonny shows us how to make a dart which can be thrown using the atlatl from last month’s article – you can’t use it for hunting, but you can have hours of fun practicing with targets!

Cocksure?

Dropping a hen on a cock day was once a near capital offence, but do the returns from leaving a large stock of hens repay the resources they demand? Adam Smith is not so sure

Where The Wild Things Are

With their erratic flight and nocturnal nature, woodcock are a prized quarry. Rebecca Green joins Blaser Sporting for two days of exciting sport on the Ardnamurchan peninsula

Gun Fit For Purpose

Achieving good gun fit isn’t as difficult or expensive as you might think. Steve Rawsthorne takes us through the process required to ensure you shoot like a dream this season

It's The Little Things

Ian Hodge runs a thriving fieldsports shop with a friendly atmosphere, and takes pride in stocking those hard-to-find items you’ll struggle to come across elsewhere.

Hunting Pheasants And Quail American-Style

It’s rough shooting, but not as we know it. Jarrod Spilger provides a fascinating glimpse into the pheasant shooting scene in the wilds of Nebraska 

The Game Gun

Mike presents what is, in his opinion, the perfect gun for the average game shooter. Can you see yourself shouldering this decorative 20-bore Browning next shoot day?