Shooting Times & Country - June 21, 2023

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You can’t beat barbecuing fish and pigeons on the riverbank.

More pop for your buck
How to find the perfect air rifle to suit your style and your budget.

Lead shot could be banned in the autumn of this year

After much debate, and a voluntary move away from lead ammunition by shooters, an all-out ban could be in place by the close of 2023

1 min

Trophy Bill in Lords but a glimmer of hope

A three-year 'impact report' on trophy hunting may highlight the vital role it plays in nurturing some of the world's most endangered species

1 min

Living life on the edge

The steep-sided Himalayan uplands provide a spectacular backdrop for stalking Pakistan's wellmanaged ibex population, but it's not a journey to be undertaken lightly, recalls Thomas Nissen

6 mins

Sporting feast on the river

After a morning controlling marauding pigeons on the allotment, a few trout are just the ticket for a top-notch barbecue banquet

5 mins

Last call for the uplands?

Simon Reinhold attends a seminar on grouse moors, where the guests are varied, from well-known Shots to keen rewilders

5 mins

Dependable airguns at the right price

Mat Manning rounds up a selection of sub-£600 air rifles that are up to the task of tackling live quarry

5 mins

Is it looking up for rough shooting?

Richard Negus asks what the new Environmental Land Management schemes mean for wild game

4 mins

The new kid on the block

Simon Whitehead looks to the future and begins his training journey with Truffle, a slightly unusual addition to his slick team

4 mins

The hair of the dog

While different breeds will require varying levels of maintenance, a groomer is certainly a boon for spaniel owners

3 mins

Game, sett and match

Soldier Palmer considers the conundrum that badgers pose for conservationists

5 mins

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Since its launch in 1882, Shooting Times & Country Magazine has been at the forefront of the shooting scene. The magazine is the clear first choice for shooting sportsmen, with editorial covering all disciplines, including gameshooting, rough shooting, pigeon shooting, wildfowling and deer stalking. Additionally the magazine has a strong focus on the training and use of gundogs in the field and, because it is a weekly publication, the magazine keeps readers firmly up-to-date with the latest news in their world.