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His pride and joy
It’s time for Charlie to get his first air rifle and there is no better place for a young sportsman to make his choice than a proper gun shop
Follow the rule of five
A good farm shoot encapsulates the very best of our sport and even the smallest of days can be made special
Country Diary
Defra’s review into the impact of gamebird release highlights that the best way to combat Wild Justice is through rigorously tested science
Blowing its trumpet
The trumpet chanterelle is one of the tastiest wild mushrooms and one of the easiest for fungi foragers to identify, says John Wright
Second Lockdown A Fresh Blow For Large-Scale Shoots
Recreational game shooting in England must cease; however, shooting by individuals may continue as long as Government guidance is followed
A New Lease Of Life For A ‘Legendary' 20-Bore
Restored to its former glory, Army and Navy No 15871 is in the hands of a fourth generation — and Mike Swan isn’t quite ready to give it up
The Percy: hunting as it should be
As Old English hounds cross this stunning country, community is as much a part of a day in Northumberland as the unceasing sport
THOMAS BECKET, THE MAKING OF A SAINT
Before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury he was the sidekick of the king. What changed?
Geese at first light or on a moon-flight
Morning flight is the surest source of spectacle for a wildfowler but a moonlit night can offer a touch of magic
Fly-fishing adventures in Chilean Patagonia
Wild places, pristine waters and plentiful trout are the hallmarks of a trip to this South American rainforest – with a touch of luxury to bookend the day
Calligraphy: pictures in words
The good news is neat handwriting isn’t a prerequisite of success with a calligraphy pen, as several leading artists in ink explain
Art in the field
As an en plein air artist, Wiltshire-based Oliver Akers Douglas has a deep connection with the landscape, as he explains to Janet Menzies
A break with tradition
We are creatures of habit, says David Tomlinson, often sticking with the same breed of canine companion throughout our lives. Would you dare to be different?
The Proper Balance Of A Sporting Gun
An unusual item discovered in the Long Room at James Purdey & Sons demonstrates not only gun balance but the firm’s professionalism
Pony-Mad Moments Captured On Canvas
No artist understood the bond between young rider and pony better than Anne Bullen, as a new exhibition illustrates
It's Christmas, But Not As We Know It
From keeping carp in a Czech bathtub to shooting ptarmigan for the Icelandic table, we look at festive traditions and customs across the continent
Tearing after rabbits
The local rat hound pack has been disbanded but Honey the terrier is no slouch when it comes to nosing out quarry
How we can help nurture our wonderful woodcock
This elusive gamebird makes for exciting winter sport but it is a precious resource to be harvested with restraint
Standing test of time
Wise words on gundog training can be found in a host of classic books published many decades ago, as David Tomlinson discovers
How does the public perceive our sport?
With the future of fieldsports under the spotlight, Alasdair Mitchell examines how attitudes to shooting have changed in recent decades
Game on a plate Freddie Innes
We know we should be eating more game but Richard Negus finds it doesn’t need to be boring when cooked by a MasterChef semi-finalist
Making it a moveable feast
By feeding with a combination of finesse and cunning, keepers can cater for their gamebirds, help wildlife to thrive and deter scavengers
Hunting in the ancient world
The joy of being out with friends in pursuit of quarry is eternal, says Philip Womack
Faith, hope and clarity
As the second national lockdown forces game shoots back under tough restrictions, it is important to communicate
An impossible tusk?
A grey squirrel, a muntjac and a Chinese water deer make up the Bedford — an alternative Macnab for East Anglia
Pike for all seasons
A fortuitous diversion provides inspiration to try for a pike but will this notoriously tricky adversary play ball, wonders Jamie Tusting
Sport over the acorns
The leaves coming off the trees provides an opportunity for Tom Payne to deploy an old trick cooked up by the late Archie Coats
The good life
The home-cured bacon is a hit, but there’s no more sustainable meat than wild duck
The gloriousness of late-season grouse
After the flurry and fanfare of the Twelfth, the grouse become more independent and quicker to fly; Patrick Laurie rises to our challenge
The wild west
Patience pays off for Mike Swan during a goose shooting jaunt to south-west Scotland