I have heard it said that the professional gundog training and trialling world is a bit like Birmingham during Thomas Shelby’s reign — murderously cut-throat. So, it goes without saying…
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How to dress for walked-up grouse and partridge shooting
When we all look ahead to the new game shooting season, certain images will invariably spring to mind. Morning coffee and bacon rolls in dank stone bothies or sheds, collars…
Trophy hunting: when it’s well-managed, it’s a force for good
When I first moved to the UK from South Africa, I knew how much of a contributor to wildlife conservation regulated big game trophy hunting is. And of all the…
Why plus-fours add that little extra to shooting attire
Plus-fours catch the eye A few seasons ago, heading home following a day’s shooting, I stopped off for a coffee at South Mimms services on the M1. Before I had…
Why was the 2020 salmon season so good?
We’ll probably still be talking about the 2020 salmon season when we’re no longer able to get into our waders without some help from the gillie. “Aye, it was like…