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WHIPPING-IN THE RIGHT WORDS

A top hunting correspondent must master a strange horse, unknown country, and capture the colour of the day – while staying in the saddle

Manors fit for an Englishman

Restoring our grey partridges and the farmland ecology they depend on reaps conservation rewards far beyond just a shootable surplus of the gamebird, as work on four pioneering partridge manors proves

Grimsthorpe: new season, new shoot

The team who took on the Park Syndicate used the first day of the season to test its potential on friends and family

Rizzini BR550 side-by-side

Michael Yardley shoots a 16-bore in competitions, so is interested to see how this round bar side-by-side compares. Would it prove to be a sweet 16?

Art in the field

Theodore Gillick used lockdown to build his own foundry, providing him with new opportunities, as he explains to Janet Menzies

Building a fit and healthy working dog

All dogs need the correct nutrition, however, this is even more vital for a gundog, its needs changing with the season. Fortunately, help is at hand

A season for family dogs

With more shoots planning less formal days, the old-style mooching gundog will be in its element

A puppy for shoot or sofa

If you require a gundog, then pick a puppy from working lines, says David Tomlinson. However, some unlikely dogs prove themselves excellent shoot-day companions

A Borders day to remember

Enchanting Thirlestane Castle provides the perfect setting for a testing day facing Scotland’s iconic grouse

This man-made idyll

There is so much more to management of our uplands than simply burning heather — they are ecological marvels, reveals Mike Swan

Upland keeper

It is striking the extent to which our perceptions of a bird or mammal are influenced by how colourful or cute it is; looks are often deceiving

The first real fall of snipe

Anticipating the arrival of the little waders is thrilling, the moon, weather and habitat all playing a vital role, explains Patrick Laurie

Take revision classes

With a semblance of normality returning at last, Sika is able to resume her training under the expert tutelage of gundog guru Ellena Swift

How does your shot measure up?

Fashion can influence favoured equipment but shot size should always be chosen to ensure a clean kill, says Simon Reinhold

Britain: blessed with the finest grouse?

From red to ruffed, the grouse family is extensive — but which of them provides the toughest hunting, wonders David Tomlinson

A terrific Twelfth

A promising number of testing grouse got the shooting season off to an encouraging and lively start on Yorkshire’s Bingley Moor, one of our finest sporting landscapes

A return to normality

As we emerge from the unsettling world of COVID-19, the thought of sport with rod and gun brings a sense of peace and comfort

A sporting life in Africa

Lockdown was hard for many reasons, not least being separated from beloved canine companions

A game plan for woodland

Left unchecked, deer can cause lasting damage to precious habitat, says Jamie Tusting

New Detector Network – ‘A Treasure Unearthed for Detectorists'

www.detectornetwork.com is a new online platform that has recently been launched for both beginners and experienced detectorists to share their finds, advice and learn even more about this exciting hobby.

Only a Bit of Lead

As in common with most people, when asked if they have found anything, the reply can often be “Oh, only a bit of lead.”

My Great Uncle Joseph's Anglo-Saxon Sword

My Great Uncle Joseph’s Anglo-Saxon Sword

Roman Lead Ingot Update

I would just like to update readers of Treasure Hunting magazine with some further information about the Roman lead ingot I found back in September 2019.

The Westbury Sub-Mendip Roman Hoard

The Westbury Sub-Mendip Roman Hoard

The Family Hoard

It was the end of the second week of the school summer holidays in 2019.

Remembering the 1970s

Remembering the 1970s

No More Moon Boots?

In more than four decades of detecting, the weather and varying soil conditions have all had a huge influence on the level of my enjoyment of this noble hobby.

My A-Z of Detecting

Part 1: A-G

Lost and Found?

There have been several instances over my long detecting career where, not only has it has been a delight to be able to help people who have lost things, but also a great thrill when such losses are returned to their owners. I have several memories of such occurrences.

Make hay while the sun shines

Tom Sykes experiments with a new tactic to shoot from a hide constructed to look like a bale