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…
Shooting Times
10 ways to personalise your shoot
Does your shoot stand out from the crowd? Will your festive sport go with a bang? ST offers up a few suggestions to help make your driven day just that…
Sunday shooting splits conference
Sunday ban proves divisive once again
Feather in the Caper
Despite breeding successe, Scotland is warned more needs to be done to make the caper for keeps.
Fabarm Beta Classis shotgun review
Has combining tradition with technology made the Beta Classis shotgun a classic?
The 28-bore’s rise in popularity
Close to extinction 30 years ago, why has the 28-bore seen such a dramatic rise in popularity? It’s the gun of choice for the roughshooter, says Robin Marshall-Ball
Solway moonshine
It’s night on the Solway and wildfowler is on the hunt, but with the moon bright above, will the wigeon play ball or is he destined to head home empty-handed?…
Who’s at fault when red kites fail to soar?
RSPB Scotland hits out at north's shooting estates
The West’s shoot lifeline
How vital is shooting to Exmoor? A new report claims £1 in every £3 spent on tourism there stems from gameshooters
CFTS Open Qualifying AV Retriever 12 dog stake
Results of CFTS Open Qualifying AV Retriever 12 dog stake held on 11 October 2006 at the Caerhays Estate, Cornwall
What the GTA does for you
Though most of its work goes on behind the scenes, the Gun Trade Association does much for all involved in the industry. Tony Jackson meets its director, John Batley
On a hunt near you…
Hunts opened their gates to newcomers last week with record success at the start of the new season
DEFRA tightens purse strings
Budgets cut as DEFRA covers up
What food is best for encouraging deer?
With winter approaching, I would like to supplement the food available to roe deer in our woodland. Would it be acceptable to put out grain, carrots and turnips, or is…
Streets ahead
The life of the famous broadcaster and writer A.G. Street is full of sporting tales. Charles Ward takes a look at the brimming background of a true sporting farmer
Steve Bowers Custom .224 rifle review
Steve Bowers Custom .224 rifle review: The marriage of man and machine has resulted in wonderful rifles, but none so delightful as those made by rifle expert, Steve Bowers, and…
RSPCA — new authority figures?
Government to extend power of authority figures
Police swoop proves fruitless
Rural crime clampdown in Scotland yields no evidence of raptor persecution
Which sex of ferret should I buy?
I am on the verge of purchasing a couple of ferrets, but do not know which sex I should be obtaining. I would like ferrets that are easygoing and, of…
CFTS Open Qualifying AV Retriever 12 dog stake
Results of CFTS Open Qualifying AV Retriever 12 dog stake held on 11 October 2006 at the Caerhays Estate, Cornwall