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The paths to conflict
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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

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October 2020
The right gun for you
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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

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October 2020
The attraction of decoys
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The attraction of decoys

Geoff Garrod rediscovers the joys of some useful aids to help him with his job

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October 2020
Family business
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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

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October 2020
A worthy opponent
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A worthy opponent

Piecemeal control will not work with the redoubtable rabbit

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October 2020
An historical romance
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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

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October 2020
A bright spark
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A bright spark

Robert Morgan looks at a gun commissioned by naval officer Captain Thomas Dilke, with three ignition methods

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October 2020
Make hay while the sun shines
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Make hay while the sun shines

Tom Sykes experiments with a new tactic to shoot from a hide constructed to look like a bale

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September 2020
King of the hill
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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

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September 2020
Flexitime
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Flexitime

Jon Snowdon urges stalkers against fixed habits when it comes to the rut

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September 2020
Ignition source
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Ignition source

Robert Morgan on the work of Rev Alexander Forsyth, ‘father of the modern shotgun’

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September 2020
Feats of clay
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Feats of clay

Geoff Garrod explains how days on clays will improve your tally from the hide

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September 2020
Clarity on night vision
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Clarity on night vision

Ed Cook compares night-vision and thermal-imaging equipment with more conventional methods

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September 2020
The cogs of nature
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The cogs of nature

Philip Reynolds talks to Rob Collins about his life, his motivations and being a ‘countryside engineer’

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September 2020
Time and motion
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Time and motion

Malcolm Plant looks at the technique and skills you will need to employ to ensure you hit your target

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September 2020
Adventures of Nick & Ted
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Adventures of Nick & Ted

With Ted finally able to flex his hunting muscles, Nick Ridley starts to address young Percy’s joie de vivre

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September 2020
A gun for all occasions
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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

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September 2020
The problem: Breeding ground rules
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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?”

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August 2020
Time well spent
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Time well spent

Peter Theobald says that experience has taught him that intelligence gathering will enhance your chances of success with pigeon

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August 2020
The long and short of it
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The long and short of it

Robert Morgan looks at the differing fashions in barrel length

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August 2020
Out and about
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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

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August 2020
Pyjama drama!
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Pyjama drama!

It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it, says Robin Scott of his lockdown adventures

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August 2020
These boots were made for working
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These boots were made for working

Adam Cope reviews the Ariat Burford insulated zip boots

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August 2020
Standing trial
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Standing trial

Does a dog need to be field-trial perfect? Nick Ridley just wants to have fun

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August 2020
Expanding the empire
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Expanding the empire

Tom Sykes and his partner, Charlie Wearden, managed to secure new ground, which has proved fruitful after a false start

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August 2020
Garden party
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Garden party

Ed Cook looks at some measures to take if you find some unwelcome guests on your property

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August 2020
A break with tradition
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A break with tradition

Tony Bracci extols the virtues of fixed-barrelled guns and their benefits when it comes to pigeons and wildfowl

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August 2020
Keep your eye in
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Keep your eye in

Tony Bracci gives some training tips during this enforced absence from the clay ground

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July 2020
The March Of The Woodies
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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

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July 2020
The land of plenty
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The land of plenty

Peter Theobald was uncertain for a host of reasons when one of his farmers asked for some lockdown help

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July 2020

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