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Does everyone really hate us?

Fieldsports’ PR problem is not contempt but ignorance — so let’s talk, urges Adam Hart

Ears to the ground

Patches of flattened barley prove irresistible for woodpigeons, calling for a summer afternoon of crop protection with gun, decoys and dog

Gamekeeper

Aim to Sustain promises to provide a strong and supportive voice on a nationwide platform, promoting and defending shooting interests

Cheer up, Charlie

While a fishing trip for chub on the Waveney is a blank for Negus Jnr, the sheer wonder of river-dwelling wildlife more than makes up for it

Clocking up the miles in grouse countdown

There are more steps than selfies for Simon Reinhold as he works on his fitness and shooting skills during a testing session on the pigeons

Aim to Sustain — a single voice for game shooting

A partnership of rural and field sports groups aims to secure the future of our sport and more effectively highlight its invaluable contributions

When Horsefield doesn't get stick

As the season inches ever closer, the prep is moving apace at High Park, with young Horsefield proving he’s worth his weight in gold

Fit for your purpose

It doesn’t matter how good your rifle is, nor how good a shot you are, if it doesn’t fit you well you won’t shoot accurately, warns Bruce Potts

Moor for your money

Looking to pursue the king of gamebirds on a rather less than kingly budget? Charles Hartley outlines the various, more affordable options

In at the deep end

A cast for a strong fresh-run summer salmon hits a snag, but Julian Schmechel is determined to land his fish no matter how wet he gets

Stalking Diary

For a little deer, muntjac can cause enormous problems, hidden by tall cover as they damage prized plants and hedges around the estate

Taking stock of your little trout

Mike Swan outlines the pros and cons you must consider when putting trout in a river

Taking sides in gun debate

Simon Reinhold makes a case for side-by-sides in a world dominated by the over-and-under

A vital job with the fun factor

A farmer reports hundreds of pigeons hammering his standing wheat, so the Garnhams are on a mission

Kennel Diary

Harry Beeby enjoys the hound show and imagines the ultimate huntsmen’s dinner with his idols

Campaign group misleads on grouse shooting ‘ban'

As an animal rights activist celebrates a ‘victory’ over grouse shooting, Yorkshire Water denies it is phasing out sporting tenancies on its land

A fish for all seasons

Anyone who suggests catching with every cast is dull should pay the mackerel a visit

Taking a pop at the pigeons

Sim days are here to stay, but Blue Zulu would much prefer to be experiencing the real thing

Don't overlook grass as a habitat for game

We may not think of grazing ground as being of much use on a shoot but, if managed correctly, it can be an asset for sport and wild birdlife

Why gundog owners should go for goldies

The loyal and loveable golden retriever is often overshadowed by the labrador but trainer Ellena Swift makes the case for a cracking breed

Taking what comes

Small mixed-bag days are hugely popular, but they can be very hard to find, as Matt Cross discovers

Stalking Diary

Setting up a guest to take a shot is all part of a stalker’s role but even with the best will in the world, it doesn’t always go according to plan

The high point

Hot weather and hungry midges make stalking roe testing but a suitable buck on the hill presents a textbook shot for Jack Bell

Cool gear for hotshots

If you are fortunate enough to be out on the grouse, or shooting early-season partridges, don’t dress like it’s mid-winter, says Marcus Janssen

Locking horns with an island ibex

White cliffs, rocky shores and an azure sea provide a stunning backdrop for a summer holiday with a difference as a Nordic hunter sets his heart on a kri-kri hybrid

Aim to Sustain our way of life

Rural groups are joining forces to safeguard the future of shooting, says Richard Negus

When Black Grouse Were Shot In Surrey

Populations of this special gamebird have suffered catastrophic declines but they were once pursued throughout Britain, says Patrick Laurie

Selecting the best guns for grouse

Shooting grouse requires quick reflexes and tough, reliable guns that handle instinctively and can be reloaded quickly. Here are 10 to take to the moors

Mackerel, summer's glittering prize

Whether caught from boat, beach or pier with a simple lure, these pelagic beauties are part of the fun – and flavour – of the British coastline

Phoines Estate Highlands

Twenty-six lines of butts set within five corries, each rising to 3,000 feet, offered a roving syndicate a red-letter day on red grouse