Trapping mink to help water voles in Wales
Shooting Times
Fowl play on the Humber
Stanley Duncan territory at risk under new Natural England legislation
Shoots asked to help keepers
The Gamekeeper Welfare Network calls on shoots this Christmas to contribute to a fund supporting keepers without jobs and homes
Support for rural people in times of need
What if your Christmas isn’t all mince pies and merriment? Alastair Balmain looks at the networks that support those in rural areas who find themselves in need of help
A golden retriever takes honours at the IGL Retriever Championship
There were a record number of qualifiers for this year’s IGL Retriever Championship, and Ampton shoot provided both sporting challenges and a thrilling final. Phil Wagland reports
What does the BDS do for you?
David Kenyon, the British Deer Society’s newly appointed area director for England and Wales, talks to Tony Jackson on the organisation’s policies and future
Ardesa Fowler shotgun review
The Ardesa Fowler muzzle-loading shotgun could be the perfect introduction to the world of muzzle-loading.
10 ways to boost your shoot
Try these easy ways to personalise your day in the field
New challenge to snares north of the Border
Scottish Executive launches new consultation
European game disposal laws threat
European game disposal laws set to impact on shoots and game.
Trump golf course plans “will end shooting” on Aberdeenshire estate
Mark Twain called golf “a good walk spoiled”, but a venture by Donald Trump seems on course to spoil shooting and the environment, too
Stand up and be counted in the countryside
Britain’s urban population seems to exist in a world of denial and cartoon animals, says Robin Page. It’s high time the countryside fraternity told them how it really is…
Getting youngsters trialling
Fieldtrials promoted among younger generation
Kestrels suffer in 2006
A poor rodent year is bad for kestrels
Insurance for assured shoots only?
Insured only if you are assured – it could be on the cards for shooters
National Shooting Week – May 26-June 3 2007
Government backs a major new initiative to get people into all shooting sports
The life of a lady keeper
Whether it’s checking traps, dogging-in or carrying out vermin control with her .22-250, full-time gamekeeper Jaki Evans loves all aspects of the job. Ian Valentine reports
Defra minister taken clay shooting
BASC introduces MP Barry Gardiner to shooting at Holland and Holland’s grounds
Do you have any information on my Atkins shotgun?
The gun is Damascus-barrelled and has an under-lever. Inscribed on the barrel is Henry Atkins from J. Purdey, 18 Oxendon Street, London. Presented to E. Sheen by members of the…
Hunting wild boar in France
In the soft gloom of the Normandy woods, the silence is broken only by the soft patter of trotters. James Ashcroft holds his breath on the hunt for the French…