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The Welsh crown jewels

With its rugged hills and steep-sided valleys, Wales offers some of the finest and most challenging game shooting in the UK

The simple joy of cooking outside

There is no finer dining hall than the great outdoors, and with careful and planning you can create a feast fit for a king preparation

The crowning glory

Whether a dazzling spectacle or a more restrained affair, the coronation of the monarch is a grand ceremony steeped in centuries-old tradition

Norman's conquest

A major new exhibition marks the centenary of artist Norman Thelwell’s birth and 70 years of his endearing if wilful cartoon creation, Kipper

A royal pistol returns

During this Coronation year, the Royal Armouries is delighted to add a rare 17th-century pistol from an under-represented British monarch to its collection

A fine cross to bear

The Welsh foabund has long been celebrated for its nose, voice and drive, qualities that progressive breeders SVN hi upon to reinvigorate its English counterpart

Match the hatch?

Despite the hype from tackle merchants, most artificial flies only ever catch humans. Trout, it seems, don’t share our obsession with fly patterns

The kings of Savile Row

For hundreds of years, the golden mile of tailoring’ has been the heart of British bespoke with many eminent Royal patrons including our new monarch

Ringing in the old

Long worn by gentlemen as a signifier of status, the signet ring is making a curious comeback with a new cohort of champions leading the charge

A living ring of sharpened steel

The perfectly turned-out and impeccably drilled military personnel marching alongside HM The King’s Coronation procession are not merely there for show

A brush with royalty

An established patron of the arts and a talented watercolourist himself, HM The King has a passion for painting that connects him with the people

Stalkers are simply pupils of the trail

An incident-filled morning spent guiding a stalker in pursuit of a muntjac buck reminds Miles Malone of what bonds man and beast

In search of the best pigeon B&B

The woods are full of birds until you decide to go and shoot them, laments Blue Zulu

Magic in a tiny stream

The first catch is always thrown back and the fish are small by some standards, but little dappled trout are irresistible

Country Diary

The barnacle goose is the subject of a new study as bird flu continues to rage, and rabbits will become more numerous due to a 2023 act

Stealing a March on a mini monster

Now is the ideal time to stalk our smallest deer species — it may be diminutive, but in ever-growing numbers muntjac can do a considerable amount of damage

It's a game of two halves

A pair of sika hinds are just the job to fill Barry Stoffell’s freezer as he traverses the South Kerry Mountains on the last day of the season

Enjoy shooting for all the right reasons

Defining what fieldsports really are gives us cause to reflect on our motivations for being in the field in the first place

Plagues, pests and regionalism

Our attitude towards individual deer species is greatly influenced by our location within the British countryside

Something a little bit different, sir?

Most of use a .243 or a .308 rifle but there’s no reason that more unusual calibres can’t make a good go-to

Gamekeeper

The importance of doing our bit for waterways, and a visit to a nature reserve to discover how the RSPB is managing precious bog and heath

Don't let greys make April fools of you

As the weather warms up and trees come into leaf, grey squirrels will be looking for drey sites — now is the time to get them

A fine Italian import

David Tomlinson investigates the unusual Crufts-winning gundog breed that is now better known for truffle hunting in its own country

Odd dogs, new tricks - any breed can do it

From terriers to teckels — and even a miniature poodle — any breed can make a good deer dog with the right training

Taking stock: utility, tradition or beauty?

With more choice than ever when it comes to stocks, Graham Downing asks whether plastic, wood or laminate is best for a long day in the field

Adventure is part of our caveman DNA

When stalking deer with a close friend, there’s often no need for discussion, says Will O’Meara, everything is a case of instinct

Growth industry

Deer numbers have become a significant problem and much needs to be done to curb them

The foundations

In the first of a new series, Charles Smith-Jones takes you through how to get up and running as a stalker stealthily, of course

Adventures of Nick & Ted

Nick Ridley’s worst fears are realised as Ted falls seriously ill and is rushed to a veterinary hospital

Express delivery

Richard Atkins takes a closer look at the Lyalvale Express Ultimate Steel High Performance cartridges