Sporting Gun
Dead Cats And Monkey Business
Charles Smith-Jones ponders the rhetorical devices and distractive tactics employed by those with an agenda
5 min |
January 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Nature's silver lining
Not only is the silver birch one of our most beautiful woodland trees, it also provides a home and food for hundreds of insects and birds
3 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
How fares the fox?
Far from benefiting our vulpine population, the hunting ban has seen a sharp decline in both fox numbers and health, says Adrian Dangar
5 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The healing power of sport
Laurence Catlow explores what to do if you’re hit with a bad bout of depression
5 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The light must be right on the night
Flighting geese under the moon is an enthralling experience for any fowler, says Soldier Palmer, but only if the weather is in your favour
5 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
His pride and joy
It’s time for Charlie to get his first air rifle and there is no better place for a young sportsman to make his choice than a proper gun shop
5 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Follow the rule of five
A good farm shoot encapsulates the very best of our sport and even the smallest of days can be made special
6 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
Defra’s review into the impact of gamebird release highlights that the best way to combat Wild Justice is through rigorously tested science
3 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Blowing its trumpet
The trumpet chanterelle is one of the tastiest wild mushrooms and one of the easiest for fungi foragers to identify, says John Wright
4 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Second Lockdown A Fresh Blow For Large-Scale Shoots
Recreational game shooting in England must cease; however, shooting by individuals may continue as long as Government guidance is followed
2 min |
November 11, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A New Lease Of Life For A ‘Legendary' 20-Bore
Restored to its former glory, Army and Navy No 15871 is in the hands of a fourth generation — and Mike Swan isn’t quite ready to give it up
6 min |
November 11, 2020
The Field
The Percy: hunting as it should be
As Old English hounds cross this stunning country, community is as much a part of a day in Northumberland as the unceasing sport
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
THOMAS BECKET, THE MAKING OF A SAINT
Before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury he was the sidekick of the king. What changed?
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
Geese at first light or on a moon-flight
Morning flight is the surest source of spectacle for a wildfowler but a moonlit night can offer a touch of magic
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
Fly-fishing adventures in Chilean Patagonia
Wild places, pristine waters and plentiful trout are the hallmarks of a trip to this South American rainforest – with a touch of luxury to bookend the day
7 min |
December 2020
The Field
Calligraphy: pictures in words
The good news is neat handwriting isn’t a prerequisite of success with a calligraphy pen, as several leading artists in ink explain
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
Art in the field
As an en plein air artist, Wiltshire-based Oliver Akers Douglas has a deep connection with the landscape, as he explains to Janet Menzies
4 min |
December 2020
The Field
A break with tradition
We are creatures of habit, says David Tomlinson, often sticking with the same breed of canine companion throughout our lives. Would you dare to be different?
4 min |
December 2020
The Field
The Proper Balance Of A Sporting Gun
An unusual item discovered in the Long Room at James Purdey & Sons demonstrates not only gun balance but the firm’s professionalism
4 min |
December 2020
The Field
Pony-Mad Moments Captured On Canvas
No artist understood the bond between young rider and pony better than Anne Bullen, as a new exhibition illustrates
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
It's Christmas, But Not As We Know It
From keeping carp in a Czech bathtub to shooting ptarmigan for the Icelandic table, we look at festive traditions and customs across the continent
9 min |
December 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Tearing after rabbits
The local rat hound pack has been disbanded but Honey the terrier is no slouch when it comes to nosing out quarry
5 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
How we can help nurture our wonderful woodcock
This elusive gamebird makes for exciting winter sport but it is a precious resource to be harvested with restraint
6 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Standing test of time
Wise words on gundog training can be found in a host of classic books published many decades ago, as David Tomlinson discovers
4 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
How does the public perceive our sport?
With the future of fieldsports under the spotlight, Alasdair Mitchell examines how attitudes to shooting have changed in recent decades
5 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Game on a plate Freddie Innes
We know we should be eating more game but Richard Negus finds it doesn’t need to be boring when cooked by a MasterChef semi-finalist
5 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Making it a moveable feast
By feeding with a combination of finesse and cunning, keepers can cater for their gamebirds, help wildlife to thrive and deter scavengers
5 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Hunting in the ancient world
The joy of being out with friends in pursuit of quarry is eternal, says Philip Womack
6 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Faith, hope and clarity
As the second national lockdown forces game shoots back under tough restrictions, it is important to communicate
4 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
An impossible tusk?
A grey squirrel, a muntjac and a Chinese water deer make up the Bedford — an alternative Macnab for East Anglia
7 min |