It seems that pedigrees could have had their day. Crossbreeds are all the rage and now they are starting to turn up in the line. But do the crossbreed gundogs…
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The Big Reveal naked charity calendar 2018
A new year calls for a new calendar. Already pencilling in dates for 2018? It’s time to choose next year’s charitable cause. We expect the rowers to stick their oar…
November 2017
Magnum 192-page issue crammed with Christmas present ideas; fabulous pheasants – and 10 great guns to deal with them; legendary labrador field trial trainers – all hail the Halsteads, retriever…
William Powell Phoenix
16-bores have been enjoying something of a comeback, with a growing following of sportsmen. Michael Yardley is impressed by the new William Powell Phoenix. For more on 16-bores, read Michael…
Apple butter. A sweet spread for a bumper crop
Take some inspiration from across the pond and use up your windfalls with Philippa Davis’ apple butter. Best spread generously on hot, buttered toast, added to a stew or even…
Growing maize and how to reverse the environmental impact
Growing maize has tripled since the 1990s, giving large yields of high-energy crop for feed or anaerobic digestion. But the muddy fields come October are the signs of serious consequences,…
Luciano Bosis hammer gun
Michael Yardley finds himself impressed with the Luciano Bosis hammer gun. There is a simplicity and elegance to shooting with a hammer gun, and this is quality at a very…
My favourite bit of kit: Rob Fenwick chooses his shooting box
With a sliding compartment for guns, hidey hole of ammo, enough room for wet clothes and even a dog bed, complete with electric blanket, for the lab – Rob Fenwick…
Simon Ryder, sporting artist
A fascination with chalk and passion for landscape inevitably turned to an interest in chalkstreams for Simon Ryder. Janet Menzies meets the Hampshire artist, who is on a year-long mission…
Slow-cooked pheasant with chickpeas Revithia
Keep the new season sniffles at bay with Philippa Davis’ slow-cooked pheasant with chickpeas Revithia. The broth of this Greek-inspired dish contains lots of minerals extracted from the bones and…