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Ring out the old, ring in the new
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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

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7 mins  |
January 2021
Guerini Forum 32in 20-bore
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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?

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4 mins  |
January 2021
Callie Coles
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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

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3 mins  |
January 2021
Angmering Park West Sussex
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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.

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7 mins  |
January 2021
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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

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8 mins  |
December 2020
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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

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4 mins  |
December 2020
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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

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9 mins  |
December 2020
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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

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8 mins  |
December 2020
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THOMAS BECKET, THE MAKING OF A SAINT

Before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury he was the sidekick of the king. What changed?

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8 mins  |
December 2020
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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

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8 mins  |
December 2020
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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

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7 mins  |
December 2020
Calligraphy: pictures in words
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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

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8 mins  |
December 2020
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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

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4 mins  |
December 2020
A break with tradition
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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?

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4 mins  |
December 2020
Laying Down The Law Is Barking
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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

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4 mins  |
November 2020
A Good Game Deal
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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?

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8 mins  |
November 2020
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In tune with the moon

For the ancients, life revolved around lunar phases, which measured time, heralded the changing seasons – and even caused madness

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5 mins  |
November 2020
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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

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8 mins  |
November 2020
Lord Ripon The greatest shot of all t ime
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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

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6 mins  |
November 2020
Land Rover Defender 110S
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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

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5 mins  |
November 2020
Looking for aliens on Orkney
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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

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8 mins  |
November 2020
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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?

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7 mins  |
November 2020
Cocking Shoot West Sussex
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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.

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7 mins  |
November 2020
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Beagling about

Minimal kit and maximum fresh air and entertainment are the order of the day when you follow beagles – on foot

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8 mins  |
November 2020
Hunting Boots To Last A Lifetime
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Hunting Boots To Last A Lifetime

Bespoke boots are a significant investment, however, they offer protection, comfort and unsurpassable style

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10+ mins  |
October 2020
How to get your ‘back-sight' right
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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?

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10 mins  |
October 2020
Forging ahead
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Forging ahead

Few village forges exist outside racing country or the shires; however, the fires are still burning bright for blacksmithing and farriery

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8 mins  |
October 2020
A vet is for life
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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

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4 mins  |
October 2020
Planting trees for profit and posterity
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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

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7 mins  |
October 2020
Arthur's eight-bore returns to the marshes
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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

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5 mins  |
October 2020