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A sporting life in Africa
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A sporting life in Africa

Aidan Hartley recalls the thrill of fighting back against armed cattle rustlers

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July 12, 2023
The stalker's best breakfast
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The stalker's best breakfast

When he goes to help a local keeper, Leon Challis-Davies also has a crack at muntjac

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July 12, 2023
Growing up fast
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Growing up fast

Richard Negus learns Charlie is definitely no longer 'The Boy' while fishing for chub on the Broads

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July 12, 2023
Round-the-clock reconnaissance
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Round-the-clock reconnaissance

Mat Manning puts the HikMicro M15 4G Trail Camera to the test

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July 12, 2023
Putting ex-layers to the test
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Putting ex-layers to the test

Laurence Catlow hopes that his new stock of ex-layers will provide good sport while freeing up time for some much-needed fishing

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July 12, 2023
Make your own luck
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Make your own luck

Different attitudes lead to very different outcomes for Jim Old in this tale of two stalks, as he learns to take every opportunity as it comes

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July 12, 2023
Why the best dogs are a master of all trades
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Why the best dogs are a master of all trades

Rather than training for specific tasks, Ellena Swift explains why it is important to equip your dogs for a range of jobs on a shoot day

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July 12, 2023
The Scandi approach
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The Scandi approach

Patrick Laurie returns from Finland with great respect for Nordic curlew conservation, but what can we learn from them?

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July 12, 2023
Time to take action
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Time to take action

Bill Harriman reflects on the most important consultation on gun ownership for three decades and urges us all to respond

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July 12, 2023
Spotting muntjac in high cover
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Spotting muntjac in high cover

Tackling the deer population at Grimsthorpe Castle is no small task, but ZEISS's new thermal monocular can help stalkers cut through the cover to find their quarry

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July 12, 2023
Bound to get back on the bucks
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Bound to get back on the bucks

Miles Malone finds a gap in his usual stalking season, but nature's bounty provides the perfect opportunity to try for a roebuck in the high cover

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July 12, 2023
BEAT PROFILE - West Learmouth
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BEAT PROFILE - West Learmouth

Don't pass up the opportunity to fish the finest pools of the Tweed, with some of the best catch-per-rod ratios in the UK, says Sam Carlisle

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July 12, 2023
Stalking Diary
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Stalking Diary

As Chris Dalton looks forward to the upcoming spectacle of the roe rut, he advises patience and self-control when it comes to using calls

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July 12, 2023
Upland keeper
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Upland keeper

Recent wildfires are a great example of why policymakers must not lose sight of the importance of traditional skills, says Lindsay Waddell

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July 12, 2023
Country Diary
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Country Diary

Nesting swallows have become watchful guardians over the farm, and their unmistakable call alerts Patrick Laurie to the threat of a vixen

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July 12, 2023
Are clay grounds struggling?
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Are clay grounds struggling?

Orston Shooting Ground has been placed on the market, prompting questions about the rising costs of running clay shooting businesses.

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July 12, 2023
Land access 'putting the boot into ecosystems'
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Land access 'putting the boot into ecosystems'

Wildlife could suffer under a proposed new countryside access act, leading conservationists warn. News that a future Labour government would legislate for a “default of access” to the British countryside, has troubled leading practical conservationists.

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July 12, 2023
Sandringham Estate comes under fire
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Sandringham Estate comes under fire

The Guardian claims a number of crimes against wildlife, including rare birds of prey, have taken place on the royal estate since 2003

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July 12, 2023
Sadness at disappearance of lapwings on Dartmoor
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Sadness at disappearance of lapwings on Dartmoor

When nature writer and occasional ST contributor Mary Colwell tweeted there were no lapwings nesting on Dartmoor this year, it created a major stir.

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July 12, 2023
English gunmakers continue to thrive across the pond
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English gunmakers continue to thrive across the pond

US sales of shotguns from English gunmakers continue to soar. James Purdey & Sons Ltd, whose shotguns can easily exceed £150,000, do much of their business overseas, with most of this in the USA.

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July 12, 2023
Gamekeeper found guilty for dumping goshawks
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Gamekeeper found guilty for dumping goshawks

The shooting community is in uproar after an appalling wildlife crime has once again cast a shadow over the country’s gamekeepers

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July 12, 2023
Bagging bunnies for the barbecue
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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?

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June 28, 2023
Back on the bunnies
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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

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June 28, 2023
For roe or Reynard
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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

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June 28, 2023
Getting the most bang for your buck
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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

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June 28, 2023
A stress-free situation
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A stress-free situation

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

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June 28, 2023
A time of pure exploration
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A time of pure exploration

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

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June 28, 2023
Under the eastern sky
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Under the eastern sky

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

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June 28, 2023
It's one skill that's not to be sniffed at
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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

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June 28, 2023
Catching the culprit
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Catching the culprit

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

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June 28, 2023

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