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Should you buy the best shooting glasses you can afford?
We all know the type: he usually shoots a Perazzi or a Krieghoff and unfailingly has a pair of those ludicrously expensive coloured shooting glasses on his head. Those of…
Am I allowed to shoot my airgun in local woods open to the public?
So you’re a keen airgunner and you’ve set up a safe range at home for a spot of garden airgunning. But now you’re keen to expand your horizons. Maybe carry…
Wild boar and venison koftas
I’d only been working for the Daily Express for a month back in 1998 when an editor called asking me to go on a wild boar hunt. Not a shoot,…
Anschütz Model 1761 .22 rimfire
Our verdict on the Anschütz Model 1761 .22 rimfire The 1761 is designed for work. Its Sporter styling and compact credentials suggest its work is primarily vermin, but its match…
Four steps to shooting partridges like a pro
Good partridge shooting is about giving yourself as much time as possible. When you watch a professional athlete performing at the peak of their powers, people often comment about how…
The key to a perfect partridge drive
British driven partridge shooting took over from walked-up sport that occurred in the 1700s, with the biggest bags being obtained from the 1850s onwards. These were predominately English partridges because,…
Wood pigeon breasts with apricot and feta
A wood pigeon recipe bursting with flavour I wanted to make use of the barbecue one last time this summer with something quick and easy for lunch. I had some…
When are bears more likely to attack hunters?
Fatal bear attacks are mercifully a rare occurrence, even in the US, but high-profile deaths in recent years underline the dangers for hunters. Sometimes, imagination is all you need. It…
Five pieces of wildfowling gear for the season ahead
Wildfowling gear has benefitted greatly from advances in materials technology in recent years. Decoy bags are now much lighter and easily washed than those of 30 years ago and neoprene…
Why gundogs shouldn’t eat pork pies
Pancreatitis in dogs can be serious. I received a salutary tale from reader and regular correspondent Arthur Moore, who had just returned from walking Hadrian’s Wall with his wife Ann…
Why the Toyota Land Cruiser ticks many boxes for the rural worker
The Toyota Land Cruiser has been at the forefront of Toyota’s off-road range since 1951 and has proved itself a formidable vehicle in which to cruise the land, be it…
Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III Field
Our Verdict on the 687 Silver Pigeon III Field The original Beretta 687 was an all-round gun — is there a place for an updated version in game shooting today?…
What are the choices available if you’re looking for lead-free ammunition?
Like many people, you may be considering trying some steel shot for your game shooting this season. But with so much misinformation available online, how do you know where to…
How to cook young grouse
I get very excited when I create a recipe for young grouse and this one is no exception, using a cure and seasonal ingredients. I’ve yet to shoot a grouse…
Roast grouse risotto with wild mushrooms and truffles
I love cooking grouse. It has a distinct flavour that sets it apart from all other gamebirds. This is due to its diet of mainly heather, which gives the meat…
Beretta Silver Pigeon Vittoria
Our verdict on the Beretta Silver Pigeon Vittoria The Beretta Silver Pigeon I 12-bore in the Vittoria format is aimed at shooters who need a shorter stock. We pitted two…
Tuscan style rabbit liver pate
I love rural Italian cuisine and this recipe for rabbit liver pâté is the perfect example of how it is so simple, but has to be just right. Learn to…
How to create or rejuvenate a pond
Whenever I attend a farm walk organised by the GWCT, I do so with a mixture of emotions. Positive sentiments such as wonderment, revelation and inspiration jostle with less attractive…
What you need to know about wildfowling calls
For as long as we humans have hunted wild duck and geese, we have used decoys and calls to attract them within range of a gun, bow or sling, or…