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Video: The oldest fishing book in the world?
The oldest fishing book in the world may have been discovered. Nestling in the back of an ancient mid-fifteenth century prayer book, hand written in obscure dialect, were notes relating…
Man-eaters. When man is on the menu.
Man-eaters are not just a category of monsters consigned to schlock horror films. They are a very real danger, particularly if one finds oneself on safari (for expert advice see…
March 2015
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History of the shotgun and shooting
From the reign of Henry VIII to 1800, the shotgun has evolved to the weapon we know today
Hunt Rides. Do you have the gumption to give it a go?
Hunt rides are the last bastion of the old-fashioned point-to-point: man and horse crossing country in its purest form. You race with your heart and your head, riding intelligently and…
The Pau Hunt. Hunting in France the Leicestershire way
The Pau Hunt in France offers a warm welcome to the English hunting contingent. The Pau Hunt started 200 years ago as the Duke of Wellington’s armies swept through south-western…
Readyfield Ladies naked charity calendar 2015
The Readyfield Ladies naked charity calendar 2015 was put together in memory of equestrian Caroline Harvey. Caroline died after a hunting accident in March 2014, and her fellow Dianas decided…
Best safari destinations in Africa. Which country?
Best safari destination; is it Zambia or Zimbabwe? Cameroon or the Congo? Once the British shooting and hunting seasons have drawn to a close it is time to think foreign…
Macnab Challenge 2014, the adventures
The Macnab Challenge 2014 was the best to date. With new sponsorship on board the Macnab Challenge was held for the first time in association with Glenfarclas Whisky, Hine Cognac…