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Cheer up, Charlie
Shooting Times & Country

Cheer up, Charlie

While a fishing trip for chub on the Waveney is a blank for Negus Jnr, the sheer wonder of river-dwelling wildlife more than makes up for it

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5 mins  |
July 28, 2021
Clocking up the miles in grouse countdown
Shooting Times & Country

Clocking up the miles in grouse countdown

There are more steps than selfies for Simon Reinhold as he works on his fitness and shooting skills during a testing session on the pigeons

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6 mins  |
July 28, 2021
Aim to Sustain — a single voice for game shooting
Shooting Times & Country

Aim to Sustain — a single voice for game shooting

A partnership of rural and field sports groups aims to secure the future of our sport and more effectively highlight its invaluable contributions

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2 mins  |
July 28, 2021
When Horsefield doesn't get stick
Shooting Times & Country

When Horsefield doesn't get stick

As the season inches ever closer, the prep is moving apace at High Park, with young Horsefield proving he’s worth his weight in gold

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4 mins  |
August 11, 2021
Fit for your purpose
Shooting Times & Country

Fit for your purpose

It doesn’t matter how good your rifle is, nor how good a shot you are, if it doesn’t fit you well you won’t shoot accurately, warns Bruce Potts

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5 mins  |
August 11, 2021
Moor for your money
Shooting Times & Country

Moor for your money

Looking to pursue the king of gamebirds on a rather less than kingly budget? Charles Hartley outlines the various, more affordable options

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6 mins  |
August 11, 2021
In at the deep end
Shooting Times & Country

In at the deep end

A cast for a strong fresh-run summer salmon hits a snag, but Julian Schmechel is determined to land his fish no matter how wet he gets

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6 mins  |
August 11, 2021
Stalking Diary
Shooting Times & Country

Stalking Diary

For a little deer, muntjac can cause enormous problems, hidden by tall cover as they damage prized plants and hedges around the estate

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2 mins  |
August 11, 2021
Taking stock of your little trout
Shooting Times & Country

Taking stock of your little trout

Mike Swan outlines the pros and cons you must consider when putting trout in a river

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6 mins  |
August 11, 2021
Taking sides in gun debate
Shooting Times & Country

Taking sides in gun debate

Simon Reinhold makes a case for side-by-sides in a world dominated by the over-and-under

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5 mins  |
August 11, 2021
A vital job with the fun factor
Shooting Times & Country

A vital job with the fun factor

A farmer reports hundreds of pigeons hammering his standing wheat, so the Garnhams are on a mission

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7 mins  |
August 11, 2021
Kennel Diary
Shooting Times & Country

Kennel Diary

Harry Beeby enjoys the hound show and imagines the ultimate huntsmen’s dinner with his idols

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3 mins  |
August 11, 2021
Campaign group misleads on grouse shooting ‘ban'
Shooting Times & Country

Campaign group misleads on grouse shooting ‘ban'

As an animal rights activist celebrates a ‘victory’ over grouse shooting, Yorkshire Water denies it is phasing out sporting tenancies on its land

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1 min  |
August 11, 2021
A fish for all seasons
Shooting Times & Country

A fish for all seasons

Anyone who suggests catching with every cast is dull should pay the mackerel a visit

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3 mins  |
August 11, 2021
Taking a pop at the pigeons
Shooting Times & Country

Taking a pop at the pigeons

Sim days are here to stay, but Blue Zulu would much prefer to be experiencing the real thing

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5 mins  |
August 4, 2021
Don't overlook grass as a habitat for game
Shooting Times & Country

Don't overlook grass as a habitat for game

We may not think of grazing ground as being of much use on a shoot but, if managed correctly, it can be an asset for sport and wild birdlife

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5 mins  |
August 4, 2021
Why gundog owners should go for goldies
Shooting Times & Country

Why gundog owners should go for goldies

The loyal and loveable golden retriever is often overshadowed by the labrador but trainer Ellena Swift makes the case for a cracking breed

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5 mins  |
August 4, 2021
Taking what comes
Shooting Times & Country

Taking what comes

Small mixed-bag days are hugely popular, but they can be very hard to find, as Matt Cross discovers

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7 mins  |
August 4, 2021
Stalking Diary
Shooting Times & Country

Stalking Diary

Setting up a guest to take a shot is all part of a stalker’s role but even with the best will in the world, it doesn’t always go according to plan

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3 mins  |
August 4, 2021
The high point
Shooting Times & Country

The high point

Hot weather and hungry midges make stalking roe testing but a suitable buck on the hill presents a textbook shot for Jack Bell

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6 mins  |
August 4, 2021
Cool gear for hotshots
Shooting Times & Country

Cool gear for hotshots

If you are fortunate enough to be out on the grouse, or shooting early-season partridges, don’t dress like it’s mid-winter, says Marcus Janssen

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4 mins  |
August 4, 2021
Locking horns with an island ibex
Shooting Times & Country

Locking horns with an island ibex

White cliffs, rocky shores and an azure sea provide a stunning backdrop for a summer holiday with a difference as a Nordic hunter sets his heart on a kri-kri hybrid

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7 mins  |
August 4, 2021
Aim to Sustain our way of life
Shooting Times & Country

Aim to Sustain our way of life

Rural groups are joining forces to safeguard the future of shooting, says Richard Negus

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5 mins  |
August 4, 2021
When Black Grouse Were Shot In Surrey
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When Black Grouse Were Shot In Surrey

Populations of this special gamebird have suffered catastrophic declines but they were once pursued throughout Britain, says Patrick Laurie

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6 mins  |
August 4, 2021
Selecting the best guns for grouse
The Field

Selecting the best guns for grouse

Shooting grouse requires quick reflexes and tough, reliable guns that handle instinctively and can be reloaded quickly. Here are 10 to take to the moors

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8 mins  |
August 2021
Mackerel, summer's glittering prize
The Field

Mackerel, summer's glittering prize

Whether caught from boat, beach or pier with a simple lure, these pelagic beauties are part of the fun – and flavour – of the British coastline

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7 mins  |
August 2021
Phoines Estate Highlands
The Field

Phoines Estate Highlands

Twenty-six lines of butts set within five corries, each rising to 3,000 feet, offered a roving syndicate a red-letter day on red grouse

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7 mins  |
August 2021
For those in peril on the sea
The Field

For those in peril on the sea

A valuable aid to maritime safety, Britain’s lighthouses are also marvels of engineering; The Field picks five of its favourites

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8 mins  |
August 2021
GROUSE-MOOR MANAGEMENT: A BURNING ISSUE
The Field

GROUSE-MOOR MANAGEMENT: A BURNING ISSUE

Is controlled rotational burning an important tool to preserve moorland, prevent wildfires and keep carbon in the soil – or should we ‘ban the burn’?

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7 mins  |
August 2021
Sherry picking
The Field

Sherry picking

The fortunes of this fortified wine rise and fall like the bow of a Spanish galleon – so what is behind this much-maligned drink’s current revival?

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8 mins  |
August 2021