The Field
The Wye and its slippery customers
Renowned for its salmon, the river once teemed with eel, too. No longer. So what is behind this poorly reported wildlife crime?
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
The art of the master engraver
A best gun is undoubtedly characterised by the finest manufacture; today, it is often defined by the fine art that adorns it, too
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
The school of roquefort
Lovers of artisan produce can now attend the Academy of Cheese and learn what it takes to be a master of the board
8 min |
May 2020
The Field
Teen spirit and the Ten Tors
Sixty years ago this month, three Army offi cers organised an expedition on Dartmoor to give young civilians a taste of outdoor adventure. Today, 2,400 teenagers annually are rising to that challenge
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
Keeping it in the family
There’s one criterion a family firm must meet to join the Tercentenarian Club: 300 years in business
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
In full flight on Dartmoor
Falcons flown by enthusiasts mounted on former racehorses produced thrilling sport against a dramatic backdrop
7 min |
May 2020
The Field
Kindling the fire of enthusiam
We may never replicate the achievements of the fishing greats but their elegant prose has inspired generations to pick up a rod
8 min |
May 2020
The Field
How does a trout catch a fly?
Understanding how a trout recognises a fly and then intercepts it is key to your choice of fly – and success
8 min |
May 2020
The Field
Feathering their nests
An obsession with fly-tying led to a bizarre theft from the Natural History Museum and huge sums changing hands. Fact can be stranger than fiction…
8 min |
May 2020
The Field
Dukedoms of hazard
When Princes William and Harry were made royal dukes, their titles were chosen with care. Some carry rather too much history…
6 min |
May 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
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
Sporting Gun
Where do I start?
David Turner takes newcomers to shooting through their first stages
3 min |
March 2020
Sporting Gun
Time flies
Tom Sykes looks back at the past decade and reflects on what has changed in the shooting world – for the better and worse – and what to expect in the years ahead
4 min |
March 2020
Sporting Gun
Scent and sensibility
Jon Snowdon marvels at the capabilities of his canine partners and welcomes the latest one into the fold
4 min |
March 2020
Sporting Gun
Reasons to be fearful (part one)
Robin Scott implores us not to be damned by statistics and the ‘truth’ they tell
4 min |
March 2020
Sporting Gun
Hidden story
A surprising request uncovered some interesting family history. Robert Morgan tells the tale of the unexpected
2 min |
March 2020
Sporting Gun
Adventures of Nick & Ted
The turn of the year and the last outings of the season give Nick Ridley cause to reflect
4 min |
March 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 |