Curtailing the coypu

Now the subject of rare UFO-like ‘sightings’, coypu were commonplace in their 1950s heyday. G Lorne examines the rodent’s rise and fall

Bertie's back in the game

An evening of walked-up rabbits provides the perfect opportunity for testing an enthusiastic Clumber spaniel’s steadiness

RSPB Survey Results Vastly In Favour Of Game Shooting

Recent review finds 86% of RSPB members are against a ban on shooting with conservation benefits the overriding factor

The plucky, unsung conservation heroes

For centuries, brave little dogs have played a vital role in keeping predators in check; they remain essential, says Sir Johnny Scott

Selecting your ideal stalking companion

Muntjac or red deer? In England or Scotland? There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right stalking rifle, as Charles Smith-Jones explains

Pleased to meet you

Simon Whitehead welcomes a brace of lurcher puppies to his household, as well as a visiting foxhound. Now for the training…

Let's stick together

A well-made antler stick will last a lifetime — and creating your own is a great way to honour your quarry. Barry Stoffell explains how to do it

The ‘fool' on the hill

The dotterel adopts an unusual approach to rearing young but its trusting nature has been its undoing and it is now on the ‘red list’

Use a sheep to snare an eel

Soldier Palmer recalls a childhood spent trying to catch eels using poachers’ tricks

Passing on a passion

Most of us like to think that our off-spring will fall in love with fieldsports, however, it’s easy to put them off, says Richard Negus

Flex your truffles

A valuable ingredient guaranteed to add girth to any dish it touches – John Wright helps us find this sought-after tuber

A dawn ramble for rabbits

Simon Garnham discovers that reports of the humble bunny disappearing may have been greatly exaggerated

Achieving Total Recall

Drive in a gundog is a thing to be admired but all dogs should return to their handler when the command is given, says Ellena Swift

Professionalism wins the best permissions

Gaining stalking rights can be a challenge but there are several ways to put deer before your crosshairs, as Charles Smith-Jones explains

The best days of my life

A look back through old diaries during lockdown reveals the dates that hold the fondest memories

Wreck 'n' roll star for a day

Drift and anchor fishing the sunken ‘Pom’ pays off with a superb catch for Nick Fisher

Book in for training

New editions of The Pet Gundog series are on sale and Lez Graham’s informative books are still a must for owners, says David Tomlinson

Watching a fairway show

During lockdown, Burghley Park became a stage for wildlife. Jamie Tusting watched in wonder

Walk on the wild side

Wild bird shooting, whether driven or walked-up, is growing in popularity among sporting connoisseurs, says Richard Negus

Upland keeper

Grouse moors and their indigenous inhabitants have shown worrying signs of disease this season – a wrong that we can help to rectify

Don't reinvent the wheel

Selective breeding has turned wild polecats into working ferrets. James McKay says there’s no need to reverse this

It's a pig of a job shooting corvids

You need to have your wits about you to take on some of the wiliest birds in the natural world, but adapting your tactics successfully in the field can be hugely satisfying

EU Lead Ban Looms 100m From Wetlands

Confusion over whether legislation that would further restrict the use of lead shot in the European Economic Area would affect UK shooters

Taking stock of the market

Game dealers are set to face one of the most challenging seasons yet, says Nick James

Making the most of stubble

The benefits of stubble are often overlooked in modern farming, but you can help to make it a post-harvest haven for wildlife

Like lettuce but lethal

Richard Negus tests the latest ‘eco-cartridges’ and is highly impressed

Hen harriers able to thrive on keepered moorland

An important study undertaken by the GWCT and RSPB shows that nesting attempts are more successful on managed grouse moors

The art of the ambush

Be it duck or pigeon, learning to use a hide is vital, says Tom Payne

Gamekeeper

The sight of the first grey partridge chicks of the season begins a circle of life – and a journey every bit as perilous as that of the salmon

The need for tweed

The signature material for fieldsport fatigues is now an internationally recognised brand. Patrick Laurie looks back at the origins of tweed