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Ring out the old, ring in the new
Deeply rooted in our culture and heritage, church bells are the sound that welcomes in the New Year
Guerini Forum 32in 20-bore
Michael Yardley compares the respective shooting qualities of 30in and 32in models. How would this deluxe Forum fare? And which barrel length does he prefer?
Callie Coles
Hunting may have skipped a generation but now this keen hunter is delighted to be passing on her love of the sport to the next generation
Angmering Park West Sussex
Sheila Flavell takes the first of the day, a sublime high partridge, and soon all the guns are in action, latching onto challenging birds that set their wings at distance.
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
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
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
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
THOMAS BECKET, THE MAKING OF A SAINT
Before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury he was the sidekick of the king. What changed?
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
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
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
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
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?
Laying Down The Law Is Barking
Should walking your dog every day be compulsory? At least one German politician thinks so but while he sympathises, David Tomlinson says it would be impractical and impossible to enforce
A Good Game Deal
The market for game meat, once profitable, is now dysfunctional – and that was before the pandemic struck. What lies behind this collapse?
In tune with the moon
For the ancients, life revolved around lunar phases, which measured time, heralded the changing seasons – and even caused madness
Strong coffee and steelhead
With feisty fish and striking scenery, British Columbia’s Nass River has much to offer fl y-fishers – after that early-morning espresso
Lord Ripon The greatest shot of all t ime
Some personal reminiscences of a giant of the shooting field who was chiefly proud of his billiards
Land Rover Defender 110S
The iconic Land Rover Defender is a tough act to follow but Charlie Flindt seeks the original’s soul in the brilliant, all-new, high-tech version
Looking for aliens on Orkney
In the decade since its arrival, the stoat has wreaked havoc on the islands. Huge expense is now being incurred to remove it
Le weekend present, but not correct
You have been invited to the country. Should you take a thank-you gift for your host? And, if so, what?
Cocking Shoot West Sussex
We clatter along the road in the back of the shoot trailer, chains clanking loudly. Ahead, lies a day of high birds and good humour.
Beagling about
Minimal kit and maximum fresh air and entertainment are the order of the day when you follow beagles – on foot
Hunting Boots To Last A Lifetime
Bespoke boots are a significant investment, however, they offer protection, comfort and unsurpassable style
How to get your ‘back-sight' right
It’s almost impossible to shoot consistently well unless your gun fits and accommodates your eye dominance. So how do we ensure that all is correct?
Forging ahead
Few village forges exist outside racing country or the shires; however, the fires are still burning bright for blacksmithing and farriery
A vet is for life
Or, at least, this used to be the case. Today, many private practices are being bought up by corporate ventures. David Tomlinson bemoans the loss of the personal touch
Planting trees for profit and posterity
We all want more trees, that’s agreed; however, we must balance the competing interests of rewilding schemes and commercial forestry
Arthur's eight-bore returns to the marshes
Having inherited an old R Scott behemoth, there’s no better place to use it than on a wild day on the foreshore – its rightful home