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Finally, some clothing that's fit for the job

After years of being overlooked, women shooters now have some practical, comfortable options. Ellena Swift puts the best to the test

Conservation in the age of coronavirus

The cars and planes have gone to be replaced by deer, badgers and a cacophony of birdsong and insect sounds, says Richard Negus

You Call That A Knife?

To avoid enforced redecoration during the COVID-19 lockdown, Barry Stoffell digs into his antler box to fashion a truly personal companion

Covid-19 Ban On Muirburn Was ‘Opportunistic', Says SGA

As the fire service denies seeking a ban on heather burning, there is concern that some are exploiting the situation to their own ends

Unlucky horseshoe — if you're a pigeon

Woodies are hammering crops at a time when British food production is vital and inspiration from Archie Coats means there are some pigeon breasts for the neighbours

Steel yourself

Much has been written about the pros and cons of steel shot but we’ve all forgotten to talk to the true experts, says Simon Reinhold

Savage pride and quiet respect

We know from ancient cave paintings that our ancestors revered their quarry and it’s vital that we retain our traditions, says Patrick Laurie

On target to protect our woods

The damage inflicted by wild animals on crops and woodland offers an opportunity for some very addictive pest control, says Liam Bell

Never the same again

The coronavirus crisis is having a crippling effect on the finances of many charities, with some in danger of folding, says David Tomlinson

Caught unawares

Snares are vital for fox control during this vulnerable time for ground-nesting birds — but they must be well designed and thoughtfully set

Britain's gun capital

In the 19th century, the famous Birmingham Gun Quarter outstripped the makers of London. Rachel Draper charts a golden age for the city

Accept and enjoy

Few of us have time to train our gundog properly but we must overlook their shortcomings — don’t we have our own, asks John Marchington

A Test To End Diseases

Never mind having a DNA test for your family tree — you can even buy a kit to check your dog’s lineage now, says David Tomlinson

There is no finer feast

James Chiavarini likes to know exactly where the game served at his family restaurant in London comes from — so he shoots it himself

The ghost of the Arctic skies

Ethereal and stunningly beautiful, the snowy owl is one of our most treasured owl species — and it might be making a welcome return

Country Diary

Changes to snaring laws have made predator control tricky but there are now five badgers for every fox, which adds another complication

Birds in their splendour

The magnificent sight of more than 400 birds, most of them quarry species, proves a temptation too far for Simon Garnham

No mountain too high for top springer Heidi

A total of 64 dogs took part in the 90th AV spaniel championship and the stunning setting made it a day to remember, says Ellena Swift

Gamekeeper

In my end is my beginning — for some the season might be over but for keepers it’s time to clean pens, control predators and order poults

Ready for action

Having finally emerged from the wettest of winters, it is time to step up crucial preparations for the stalking season, says Richard Hardy

No guarantees with this most wily foe

Over the years, fox shooting kit has become very hi-tech but many of the basic principles for success remain the same, says Liam Bell

When it comes to the crunch

Finding the right diet for your gundog is tricky; do you go gluten-free or dry, or should you try raw only? Ellena Swift looks at the options

Ford Raptor Ranger

The versatile Ranger has been given a Ford Performance upgrade and the impressive new Raptor can handle anything Ed Coles throws at it

Taking it on the chin

High winds add spice to an afternoon in a beech and fir wood, where Tom Payne gets his eye in

Citizen science: why the bird count matters

This year’s Big Farmland Bird Count smashes previous records and red-listed species appear to be benefiting from conservation work

Porche versus Polo

The cost of insuring your dog should be linked to the healthiness of the breed, says David Tomlinson, who advocates a ‘group’ system

Ammo, amas, amat

There is nothing Britain’s best-known ferreter loves more than a day in the North Yorkshire hills and he decides it is time to put steel shot to the test

Turning tables on the greedy greys

A test to find out which bait has top pulling power when trying to lure grey squirrels out of the trees confirms Mat Manning’s suspicions

A memento — or a lifesaver?

Charles Smith-Jones argues trophy hunting is vital for wildlife and local communities

Time to bring on their A game

We all know that some shoots struggle to make use of excess shot birds but game dealers are rising to the challenge, believes Jeremy Hobson