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Retail therapy is a Fairtrade
When it comes to shopping, there is no substitute for the Game Fair, says Philip Moss
Building boundaries
Dogs need to know what they can do, where they can do it and for how long; Ellena Swift explains why she sets rules from day one
Somewhere between sporting and effective
The riflescope has come a long way since the mid-19th century, says Graham Downing, but people have always grumbled about change
Kennel Diary
With the Festival of Hunting due to start next week, the new season is gathering pace, says Harry Beeby
Can soft-roaders cut it?
The range of options in the crossover market is mind-boggling, but Ed Coles steers through the choices and offers up his five top picks
An old dog embraces a smart modern trick
Summer has arrived and the pre-season to-do list at High Park is ever-growing — but a 10-day fishing trip won’t just happen by itself
Squirrels go up in smoke
Charlie accounts for a few greys on his latest foray into fieldsports with his dad, who hadn’t bargained for a fiddly extra job at the end
Ways of a water polecat
The otter is indeed beautiful but, as a mustelid, it is far from harmless and is best controlled by hunting with hounds, argues J Ivester Lloyd
Gaining some ground
Finding somewhere to shoot may not be as easy as it used to be, but being smart, polite and professional is a start, suggests Mark Ripley
Gamekeeper
Moving to a minimum tillage system and drilling into a growing cover crop takes some getting used to, but that has got to be the way to go
Volkswagen Touareg £61,540
The third generation of this German off-roader in hot-hatch clothing is capable of conquering anything that Ed Coles can throw at it
Sights to bring cheer
There are 49 species of pheasant and many of them are under threat of extinction, largely due to habitat loss, says David Tomlinson
Britain's top dog
Diggory Hadoke charts the labrador’s incredible journey all the way from Newfoundland to the forefront of the sporting scene
Bold buck amid a barking chorus
What could be more enjoyable than an evening stalk for a muntjac with a passionate countryman who knows all there is to know about the sport and the quarry?
Time's up for terriers
A host of once-tenacious working breeds are in dire straits due to pampering pet owners and the Hunting Act, warns Sir Johnny Scott
Stalking Diary
With the finer weather come the cursed midges, meaning it is the ideal time to do some DMQ training in the south, with a muntjac thrown in
No pictures, please
In a world dominated by social media, photos of quarry are stripped of context and used against us — it’s time to wise up, says Gethin Jones
Travelling hopefully
While we want to encourage the young in fieldsports, spoon-feeding them is selfish and unhelpul in the long run, warns John Humphreys
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?
What You Cannot Learn On The Peg
Many of the best Shots started young and had a rural upbringing, but there are other ways to become a good all-rounder, says Tom Payne
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