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The paths to conflict
Peter Theobald talks about his increased number of encounters with the public, who do not always understand what goes on in the countryside
The right gun for you
Tony Bracci looks at some things to consider when choosing a gun, be it new or second-hand, expensive or cheap
The attraction of decoys
Geoff Garrod rediscovers the joys of some useful aids to help him with his job
Family business
Tom Sykes reminisces about a 1 September fowling trip with his father and brother as they looked to kick the new season off with a bang – and a full bag
A worthy opponent
Piecemeal control will not work with the redoubtable rabbit
An historical romance
Rachel Draper talks about her love of English guns, gunmaking and how lucky she feels to be involved with these things on a daily basis
A bright spark
Robert Morgan looks at a gun commissioned by naval officer Captain Thomas Dilke, with three ignition methods
Make hay while the sun shines
Tom Sykes experiments with a new tactic to shoot from a hide constructed to look like a bale
King of the hill
Patrick Hook describes the difficulties of shooting from high ground when he was on the trail of the scourge of some chickens
Flexitime
Jon Snowdon urges stalkers against fixed habits when it comes to the rut
Ignition source
Robert Morgan on the work of Rev Alexander Forsyth, ‘father of the modern shotgun’
Feats of clay
Geoff Garrod explains how days on clays will improve your tally from the hide
Clarity on night vision
Ed Cook compares night-vision and thermal-imaging equipment with more conventional methods
The cogs of nature
Philip Reynolds talks to Rob Collins about his life, his motivations and being a ‘countryside engineer’
Time and motion
Malcolm Plant looks at the technique and skills you will need to employ to ensure you hit your target
Adventures of Nick & Ted
With Ted finally able to flex his hunting muscles, Nick Ridley starts to address young Percy’s joie de vivre
A gun for all occasions
If you had to choose one gun for all your shooting, what functions would you need? Tony Bracci lists the essentials
The problem: Breeding ground rules
“I am considering breeding from my young labrador bitch but have to confess to being overwhelmed by all the advice I am getting. Any thoughts?”
Time well spent
Peter Theobald says that experience has taught him that intelligence gathering will enhance your chances of success with pigeon
The long and short of it
Robert Morgan looks at the differing fashions in barrel length
Out and about
Jon Snowdon was delighted to hit the trail again following the easing of lockdown restrictions and curious to see what Lotte made of it
Pyjama drama!
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it, says Robin Scott of his lockdown adventures
These boots were made for working
Adam Cope reviews the Ariat Burford insulated zip boots
Standing trial
Does a dog need to be field-trial perfect? Nick Ridley just wants to have fun
Expanding the empire
Tom Sykes and his partner, Charlie Wearden, managed to secure new ground, which has proved fruitful after a false start
Garden party
Ed Cook looks at some measures to take if you find some unwelcome guests on your property
A break with tradition
Tony Bracci extols the virtues of fixed-barrelled guns and their benefits when it comes to pigeons and wildfowl
Keep your eye in
Tony Bracci gives some training tips during this enforced absence from the clay ground
The March Of The Woodies
Pigeon numbers have escalated due to the general licenses shenanigans last year and the lockdown this, which is bad news for farmers, says Robin Scott
The land of plenty
Peter Theobald was uncertain for a host of reasons when one of his farmers asked for some lockdown help