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When the story is not just the harvest

A cull buck pales in comparison to the beauty of the Breckland landscape, as Miles Malone savours a stalk in Norfolk's finest country

Instructor of the month

Getting the most from your time in _ Se the field is key for Tizi McPherson

Chaos caused by general licence debacle continues

Hundreds of shoots are facing an uncertain future as a number of licences are being turned down due to threats of avian influenza

RSPB takes pragmatic approach to grouse

The charity has acknowledged some of the benefits driven grouse shooting brings, but it still remains committed to a licensing system

Small can be beautiful

Young spaniel Meg and a borrowed .410 prove to be a welcome distraction

Country Diary

Setting up off-grid is not all plain sailing for Patrick Leigh-Pemberton, but the pleasure of an afternoon on the local moorland can't be beaten

Roaring stags in the red-hot sun

Not many would associate Australia with red stags, but stalking this species down under is a rich experience, says Thomas Nissen

Going after a piggy in the city

Al Gabriel heads along to The West London Shooting School to learn to take on driven wild boar

JOTTINGS FOR WILDFOWLERS

Due to some thieves, Simon Garnham says goodbye to an old friend that served him well, but thanks to Scout he welcomes 10 new ones

Stalking Diary

Catastrophic recent events in the Scottish Highlands have inspired Davy Thomas to raise funds for the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust

Gamekeeper

With wild bird chicks still coming through, it's up to us to protect them from predation, writes Alan Edwards after a trip to the Borders

Buying time for poults to thrive

As we all know the loss of poults on small shoots can be a real frustration, so protecting against raptor attacks is time well spent, says Liam Bell

When our sport took off

Not all that long ago, shooting sitting ducks and roosting pheasants was the order of the day, so what changed, wonders Ian Saberton

In Walton's footsteps

The first day of the coarse fishing season sees Richard Negus try his luck on the old River Lea, where England's greatest angler once stood

Catching the culprit

A chance encounter while stalking provides an opportunity to outsmart some always-impressive creatures

Very British hunting blinds

Grouse butts, smart and simple, are part of our sporting heritage, says Patrick Laurie, but in lots of places only ghost butts now remain

Getting the most bang for your buck

Reliable shotguns don't have to break the bank, as Jonny Carter discovers when he tests five very versatile guns worth under £3,000

Bagging bunnies for the barbecue

For just £40, Will Martin manages to buy an evening of rabbit shooting, but will he manage to shoot £40-worth of rabbits?

It's one skill that's not to be sniffed at

Ellena Swift explores the value of different breeds' scenting ability and how to ensure you get the most from your dog's nose

For roe or Reynard

Graham Downing braves the 'lazy winds' of Suffolk, hoping to protect the area's thriving flora and fauna from destruction by deer or predator

A time of pure exploration

Charles Hartley explores the fascinating history of the safari through its weapons

Under the eastern sky

In our series on the history of sporting counties, Richard Negus looks at East Anglia

A stress-free situation

Shooting over lucerne reminds Tom Payne just what a privilege pigeon control can be

Back on the bunnies

Rabbits are making a welcome return on Mat Manning's patch, and in some cases are doing a little too well

Sporting feast on the river

After a morning controlling marauding pigeons on the allotment, a few trout are just the ticket for a top-notch barbecue banquet

Last call for the uplands?

Simon Reinhold attends a seminar on grouse moors, where the guests are varied, from well-known Shots to keen rewilders

Living life on the edge

The steep-sided Himalayan uplands provide a spectacular backdrop for stalking Pakistan's wellmanaged ibex population, but it's not a journey to be undertaken lightly, recalls Thomas Nissen

Dependable airguns at the right price

Mat Manning rounds up a selection of sub-£600 air rifles that are up to the task of tackling live quarry

Is it looking up for rough shooting?

Richard Negus asks what the new Environmental Land Management schemes mean for wild game

The hair of the dog

While different breeds will require varying levels of maintenance, a groomer is certainly a boon for spaniel owners