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Hen harriers able to thrive on keepered moorland

An important study undertaken by the GWCT and RSPB shows that nesting attempts are more successful on managed grouse moors

The art of the ambush

Be it duck or pigeon, learning to use a hide is vital, says Tom Payne

Gamekeeper

The sight of the first grey partridge chicks of the season begins a circle of life – and a journey every bit as perilous as that of the salmon

The need for tweed

The signature material for fieldsport fatigues is now an internationally recognised brand. Patrick Laurie looks back at the origins of tweed

Country Diary

Far from being the problem, modern game management could well be the solution as we look to safeguard England’s important natural sites

Ants for the English

We don’t often think of ants as being vitally important but when they disappeared in 1970, the partridges went with them, writes Tower-Bird

EU Lead Ban Looms 100m From Wetlands

Confusion over whether legislation that would further restrict the use of lead shot in the European Economic Area would affect UK shooters

The problem: Breeding ground rules

“I am considering breeding from my young labrador bitch but have to confess to being overwhelmed by all the advice I am getting. Any thoughts?”

Time well spent

Peter Theobald says that experience has taught him that intelligence gathering will enhance your chances of success with pigeon

The long and short of it

Robert Morgan looks at the differing fashions in barrel length

Out and about

Jon Snowdon was delighted to hit the trail again following the easing of lockdown restrictions and curious to see what Lotte made of it

Pyjama drama!

It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it, says Robin Scott of his lockdown adventures

These boots were made for working

Adam Cope reviews the Ariat Burford insulated zip boots

Standing trial

Does a dog need to be field-trial perfect? Nick Ridley just wants to have fun

Expanding the empire

Tom Sykes and his partner, Charlie Wearden, managed to secure new ground, which has proved fruitful after a false start

Garden party

Ed Cook looks at some measures to take if you find some unwelcome guests on your property

A break with tradition

Tony Bracci extols the virtues of fixed-barrelled guns and their benefits when it comes to pigeons and wildfowl

Free Upgrade For All!

Phil Hardman shares advice that could raise every hunter’s game

Puppy love?

They’d steal pies and pilfer underpants, but Richard Negus looks back at his days of puppy walking with unexpected fondness

The good life

Six large pigs become the latest chapter in a year-long attempt not to buy meat

Wildfowlers face worrying future in sport's heartland

Clubs on the Morecambe Bay and Humber Estuary fight existential threat after Natural England refuses to renew crucial consents

The mighty stags of the English lowlands

Size isn’t everything but if you’re after a big red stag this season the Highlands aren’t the place to go looking says Patrick Laurie

Mercedes-Benz G-Class £94,000

It may be the glitzy 4x4 choice of oligarchs and footballers, but Ed Coles relishes the opportunity to put Stuttgart’s old stager to the test off-road

Lough Currane flyfishing

You couldn’t wish for a more idyllic experience than fly fishing on a wild Irish lough. But beneath the still waters, all is not well

Be brave: go exotic

David Tomlinson suggests some unusual gundog breeds for the adventurous Gun who fancies something a little bit different

Finding order in the chaos

As lockdown eases, Megan Rowland gets back out on the hill to be greeted by a thriving world, and a happy, unexpected sight

Back to basics

In a bid to boost his shoot-to-kill ratios, Simon Garnham goes back to school to reacquaint himself with the basic principles of shooting

Anti-shooting outfit wins judicial review

Wild Justice will get its day in court this October, causing concern for rural communities already struggling in the wake of the lockdown

Trappings of success in rat-catching quest

Designing and making your own rat traps can be a puzzling game of ‘cat and mouse’, but Soldier Palmer relishes the lockdown challenge

The cherry plum on top

These early-blooming edibles are a surprisingly common find and are delicious on their own or in a cherry vodka, notes John Wright