Shooting Times & Country Magazine - April 26, 2023

In this issue

The problem with urban foxes
Easy pickings have created an unnaturally high population.

Putting an end to the rabbits’ regime
Charles Hartley tests out a new air rifle to get his garden pests in order..

GWCT's annual bird count paints a positive picture

The GWCT's 10th Big Farmland Bird Count was another success, and the results highlight the benefits that shooting brings to conservation

2 mins

Calls to 'lek it be' to protect capercaillie

With numbers of this iconic bird declining to around 500, police and wildlife rangers have been conducting dawn patrols around lek sites

1 min

Country Diary

While grey seals might appear lovable to some, a brutal morning scene is a stark reminder that they are extremely efficient hunters

2 mins

When a clinical approach is needed

With the local roe causing untold damage to surrounding habitats, all tactics come into play in order to control the booming population and protect biodiversity

5 mins

The new cub in town

The nation is split regarding urban foxes but one thing is for sure — no amount of easy pickings will stop them predating on our cherished species

5 mins

Beating the drum for social wellbeing

Beating isn’t just good exercise, it fosters communities, promotes inclusivity and has mental health benefits too

5 mins

Leading the rabbits down the garden path

Fed up with decimated flower beds, Charles Hartley looks for a budget air rifle to get the job done but finds a gun worthy of heirloom status

6 mins

The constant evolution of a shooting man

Who shoots, what we shoot and how we do it is always changing

5 mins

Going beyond the letter of the law

While a car gun box isn’t a legal requirement, it can pay dividends in the peace of mind it offers you when out and about

4 mins

Serious matters

How well do you tip a keeper after a shoot?

3 mins

Why you must learn the language of snow

It may seem like the perfect conditions, and it is certainly pretty, but you must always be on your guard in snow

5 mins

The cannon fodder of the natural world

Recalling the fate of a nest of chicks from his youth, Soldier Palmer ponders on the fast-producing, hardy birds known as meadow pipits

5 mins

The building blocks have been destroyed

The British countryside has been utilised repeatedly over the years, and Lindsay Waddell examines the damage humans have caused

4 mins

Sizing up the problem

Dwarfism is a relatively common disorder in labradors, but it’s not always obvious if a dog has the condition

4 mins

Salt of the earth

Rich in important nutrients, sea purslane can be used in a great variety of dishes. John Wright reassesses its appeal

4 mins

Playing the waiting game

A quiet morning team as multiple soon hots up for the animals require tracking

4 mins

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Shooting Times & Country Magazine Description:

Since its launch in 1882, Shooting Times & Country Magazine has been at the forefront of the shooting scene. The magazine is the clear first choice for shooting sportsmen, with editorial covering all disciplines, including gameshooting, rough shooting, pigeon shooting, wildfowling and deer stalking. Additionally the magazine has a strong focus on the training and use of gundogs in the field and, because it is a weekly publication, the magazine keeps readers firmly up-to-date with the latest news in their world.