It's the fun of the hunt

The final week of the season afforded D. S. Barrington Browne the chance to track down a couple of wily old cock pheasants

Getting rid of the shakes

It is too much to expect a young dog to cope with both picking-up and beating

Eco Charger Eliminator 2

The drive to switch to electric vehicles doesn’t stop when the tarmac ends — Liam Bell tests the latest model of the Eco Charger quad bike

Daylight rodentry

Mat Manning sets up his air rifle with digital optics and heads out for some round-the-clock pest control on squirrels, rats and rabbits

Cooling down a hothead

The basics of heelwork, sit and stay are essential parts of training a young gundog

A wing and a prayer

We often think of woodcock as haunting Britain’s wildest places but Tim Maddams finds some for the pot just beyond London’s suburbs

A shot of adrenalin

Woodlands, wetlands and lakes provide a superb setting for building a mixed bag on a ‘mop-up day’ in Shropshire, says Simon Garnham

Love Island Hunter Quits Programme

Shooter quits reality TV show as an online petition and celebrity tweets stoke up anti-hunting sentiment

Whiffle down the wind

Simon Garnham revisits his childhood stomping grounds in East Anglia 30 years on — but will it be as successful as the previous trip?

Predator watch

When it comes to controlling predators what matters is not the number killed but the impact on vulnerable species, says Mike Swan

Kennel Diary

To ensure the future of hunting we must spread the word and involve the whole countryside in our sport

In war's dark shadow

A shoot at the site of the biggest wartime bomb explosion in the UK gave a unique opportunity for Ed Wills to enjoy fantastic sport

Cocker Spaniel Championship 2020

The Cocker Spaniel Championship is one of the key events in the field trial calendar. Ellena Swift watched all the dogs in action

A piece of the action

Beaters’ day is one of the season’s highlights — a chance for those who have been doing the hard graft to have some fun, says Simon Reinhold

A farewell to arms

It’s the end of an era for keeper David Carter, retiring after 47 years. Richard Negus went along to witness his last shoot

A Wander In Clumberland

Charles Hartley recalls his best sporting day of 2019 — a rough day out with his Clumber spaniel, Bertie, and plenty of species on offer

Steel-Proofing For A Spanish Side-By-Side

If you have a cherished side-by-side that you want to be eco-friendly, it is possible to get it modified to take steel shot, says Simon Reinhold

Is January The Finest Month?

As far as mean temperatures are concerned this month is the new December — but this is good news for shooters, says Ed Wills

Training the trainer

Whatever sport you take part in, you need to keep training. Ellena Swift decides to get some practice in

Full team on snow patrol

It might not be everyone’s idea of perfect weather but Simon Whitehead and friends enjoy a great day out rounding up bunnies

Don't bid in ego auction

We all like to think we can bring down the odd towering bird but how many of us can really judge distance accurately, asks Simon Reinhold

Continent-crossing canine expats

Some ‘native’ dog breeds are now more popular abroad than at home — but at least it’s a two-way exchange, says Jeremy Hobson

An ardent and capable defender

In his short life, punt-gunner Archie Blackett achieved renown and fought for the sport he loved. His nephew Jamie Blackett pays tribute

A whirling, floating massed army

A trip to a low-lying Essex stubble brings vintage 10-bores into play and sparks a touch of goose fever in Simon Garnham’s young son

That snipe is toast

Walking-up snipe and wigeon on a wild, windswept estuary in west Wales provides cracking sport, challenging birds — and free meals for Adam Hart’s lucky university friends

Savouring a lengthy loiter like Savory

In the second part of our series on fowling in the footsteps of the greats, Richard Negus chases geese on a Great Yarmouth marsh

Hearts and minds

Stay friendly with public and police this winter and we will all reap the rewards for stalking and deer management, says Richard Hardy

Dacia Duster Comfort

With 4x4 now an option on the all-new Duster, Ed Coles finds himself with a good opportunity to give it a proper off-road test at his local shoot

Creatures and discomfort

Who would be mad enough to spend a cold night shooting rodents on a muddy farm? Anyone who loves ratting, according to Mat Manning

When sorrel seems to be the hardest word

It may not be the sexiest of wild plants but common sorrel’s lovely leaves can be used in sweet or savoury dishes, says Tim Maddams