Royal lines of duty

The Queen’s passion for pets is well documented, but she has also played a part in breeding the Sandringham gundogs, as Martin Deeley finds out

It's no doddle up the creek

Adam Hart plans a last outing of the season to provide food for friends, but it’s hard won

A sporting life in Africa

A buffalo stalk in Tanzania almost ends in disaster but it makes for a fine tale over a beer

A fish for all seasons

Freddie Braithwaite-Exley’s February fish proves elusive but frostbite seems certain

A bit of positive spin

A trio of gundog breeds from Italy have found a place in the hearts of UK owners. David Tomlinson assesses their strengths in the field

Time To End Snobbery On Semi-Autos?

They are a vital tool for keepers and fowlers but could semi-automatics also one day feature on driven days? Simon Reinhold gets radical

Sibling Revelries: The Joy Of A Family Shoot

Running a shoot with your nearest and dearest comes with its own set of challenges but more than its share of rewards, says Jamie Tusting

Shooting Groups Defend Progress On Lead Transition

BASC has rebuffed criticism that there is a lack of commitment to the move towards non-toxic shot and says good headway has been made

Hide to seek

Handcrafted leather gun slips are a joy to behold; Jamie Tusting looks at the process

The value of upskilling

Being confined to quarters is opening up a world of online learning possibilities for Barry Stoffell as he discovers an upside to lockdown

Cold comforts

The chillier months offer excellent chances to get on top of numbers of pigeon as they try to find snug shelter, says Mat Manning

United front forms to fight for our curlew

HRH the Prince of Wales applauds a new partnership, which includes the RSPB and GWCT, that aims to conserve Britain’s ‘wonderful bird’

You can't teach this on Zoom

A less-than-perfect afternoon of chasing pigeon over kale presents the perfect learning opportunity for a keen 14-year-old

Country Diary

Change is afoot and there is a wonderful opportunity coming for our sport to lead the way in adapting to a new style of land management

A vital role — for life

Ignore the naysayers; keepering is a wonderfully rewarding job from beginning to end, says Liam Bell

The heat is on

Thermal technology is a real game-changer for culling muntjac and means many more outings are successful, says Graham Downing

The grandest danger

Punt-gunning was a business in the 19th century but there were also very fine vessels made for gentleman fowlers, says Diggory Hadoke

The first feathers

Shooting in snow doesn’t always work, but Tom Payne enjoys a terrific afternoon on pigeon

The call of the wild

When tensions inevitably run high in lockdown, Mat Manning finds a slice of solitary squirrel control is the best way to relieve stress

Shooting for a perfect ten

Three species in the bag before breakfast bodes well for one of those magical days when everything comes together

Lowdown on German HPRs

Elegant and efficient, German HPRs have found a niche here; David Tomlinson examines their enduring appeal

Jeep Renegade 4xe Trailhawk £36,500

Jeep’s popular SUV is back after a makeover, with eco additions and off-road tweaks creating an impressive all-rounder, says Ed Coles

All out for a duck

Lockdown meant more time at home for Adam Hart and he used it wisely by feeding a pond and constructing a hide out of willow

Adopting a different view on rescue dogs

The number of dogs in rescue centres is soaring and the gundog world could benefit by tapping into this resource, writes Ellena Swift

Songbirds to suffer as NE changes licensing policy

Applications to control avian pests for the conservation of blackbirds and other species are to be refused, sparking possible legal challenge

Gamekeeper

Some shoots put on small walked-up days for two Guns in the last few weeks of the season — but not all keepers thought it was a good idea

Dueling with gents

Culling low cock pheasants goes against our deep-rooted fieldsports instincts but it is a necessity in many places, says Richard Negus

Country Diary

It is immensely humbling to be given the opportunity to inspire young people who will be taking up the conservation baton in years to come

Clothing firm supports group linked to convict

Anti-shooting group denies connection with criminal extremist as fieldsports community is horrified by high-end retailer’s donation

The Suite Way To Protect Game

Mapping out a fully integrated approach will pay dividends for a shoot, says Mike Swan