Shooting Times & Country - June 28, 2023

In this issue

They’re part of our sporting heritage
Grouse butts and moors go hand in hand, but many are falling into disrepair.

It’s a sportsman’s paradise
The first in our new series looks at the sporting history of East Anglia.

The history of the safari
The boom of exploration in the late-19th century led to some fascinating guns..

Very British hunting blinds

Grouse butts, smart and simple, are part of our sporting heritage, says Patrick Laurie, but in lots of places only ghost butts now remain

5 mins

Catching the culprit

A chance encounter while stalking provides an opportunity to outsmart some always-impressive creatures

5 mins

It's one skill that's not to be sniffed at

Ellena Swift explores the value of different breeds' scenting ability and how to ensure you get the most from your dog's nose

5 mins

Under the eastern sky

In our series on the history of sporting counties, Richard Negus looks at East Anglia

5 mins

A time of pure exploration

Charles Hartley explores the fascinating history of the safari through its weapons

5 mins

A stress-free situation

Shooting over lucerne reminds Tom Payne just what a privilege pigeon control can be

5 mins

Getting the most bang for your buck

Reliable shotguns don't have to break the bank, as Jonny Carter discovers when he tests five very versatile guns worth under £3,000

6 mins

For roe or Reynard

Graham Downing braves the 'lazy winds' of Suffolk, hoping to protect the area's thriving flora and fauna from destruction by deer or predator

5 mins

Back on the bunnies

Rabbits are making a welcome return on Mat Manning's patch, and in some cases are doing a little too well

5 mins

Bagging bunnies for the barbecue

For just £40, Will Martin manages to buy an evening of rabbit shooting, but will he manage to shoot £40-worth of rabbits?

5 mins

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Shooting Times & Country Magazine Description:

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.