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Vital kit that is a cut above
Every stalker should carry five key pieces of kit when out on the hill, says Chris Dalton
Primal drama in old starlight
Lamenting the loss of local angling expertise gleaned over the generations, Soldier Palmer ventures into the night in search of sea trout
Country Diary
Beavers can bring huge benefits in some areas but utter destruction in others, and any reintroductions must be considered at a local level
Danger on quail trail
E-collars are an invaluable safety device for hunters’ dogs in South Carolina, and David Tomlinson makes the case for their use here
Bosnia, bucks and bear hugs
A brace of resplendent roe in a majestic setting makes the moonshine taste even sweeter as Sam Carlisle toasts a fitting finale to a dream trip
A hell of a mesh
Simon Whitehead’s overworked long-nets need some TLC and who better to repair them than master net-maker Ian ‘Torchie’ Clayton?
Small wins and endless pleasure
A vintage season may not be on the cards but, in these post-pandemic days, we must take nothing for granted
Long delays as breeders try to register new litters
The Kennel Club has struggled during the pandemic and gundog owners have had to wait weeks to get pedigree puppies registered
Wild game bounces back after late spring
Despite this year’s weather conditions, wild birds and ground game seem to have recovered well, raising hopes for a good season ahead
When the bag doesn't matter
A 4 am start in a fiery dawn to whittle down wily wheat eating rabbits is worth every moment, if only for being part of the countryside while the rest of the world sleeps
The return of the native
Most people don’t realise that many of the roe deer here in the UK were introduced, says Graham Downing
The best possible taste
From muntjac to reds, the six species of British deer provide some of the highest-quality venison in the world, insists game chef Jose Souto
Decision taken for sake of good ‘elf'
Some stalks do not end with a kill — but that may be simply because we choose not to pull the trigger, says Chris Dalton
Kennel Diary
As restrictions are lifted hunts plan their puppy shows, held to thank vital walkers, says Harry Beeby
Country Diary
Faced with the possibility of losing the curlew as a breeding bird, the general public is becoming more pragmatic about predator control
A hundred years of quiet joy
Jamie Tusting casts on a sparkling stream winding through timeless countryside to mark the centenary of a progressive fishing club
One at a time
In lesson four of a series of six transforming a novice shooter into an expert shot, Tony Bracci looks at how to successfully deal with pairs of targets
Model agency
Robert Morgan looks at various Winchester rifles and, in particular, trains his sights on the 1873 and 1876
Single minded
Ed Cook considers reining in a rabbit population solely by using a gun
A tale of two fields
Geoff Garrod makes the most of a difficult situation but laments a missed opportunity
Copper bottomed!
Enterprise and the will to solve a problem, as well as do some good, has proved just the job in a part of the West Country, writes Philip Reynolds
Breda Zenith Sporter
Clay coach Becky McKenzie rates this attractive 12-bore
In the round
David Turner catches up with championship-winning Shot Matt Hance
Pumped for action
Tom Sykes tells of his love of pump action shotguns and how he learned to use them effectively
The problem: Lumps – benign and malign
“My dog has a small, round lump on her upper eyelid. Is this something I should worry about?”
Adventures Of Nick & Ted
Nick Ridley has some watersports planned to get Ted back to field fitness, as he dives in at the deep end with Percy in a working test
A bit of hide and sleek
Do we pay enough attention to our sense of touch? It is as vital in pigeon shooting as camo clothing and elaborate hides, believes Gough Thomas
Coming home to roost
When a fox finds its way into a chicken pen with the inevitable result, a plan is hatched to exact revenge and protect the survivors
Keeping it scruffy
Cutting back on mowing and adopting a ‘rough around the edges’ approach would be a major boost for wildlife
A great way to beef up a shoot
The sustainable future of our sport depends on rebuilding the old connections between farming and fieldsports, says Patrick Laurie