Whether it’s pigeon-shooting, an excursion to the local point-to-point or a brisk walk in the March air, fresh spring days require something warm to put in a flask and take…
THE FIELD
Anita North, sporting Diana
Having competed in the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, retiring has allowed Anita North time to get into the field and develop a passion for coaching. Now she wants to…
Lead shot: statement issued by UK cartridge manufacturers
The directors of the UK’s leading shotgun cartridge manufacturers have issued a joint statement in response to BASC’s and other leading countryside organisations’ call for a move away from lead…
Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly 2020 Brave and Beautiful Calendar
Country types are reliably charitiable sorts. Vet students are known to shed their overalls for noble causes and the hunting crowd have been keeping the air ambulance in flight for…
Lead shot: answers to the most frequently asked questions
A joint statement has been issued by the leading shooting and rural organisations calling for a move away from lead shot. Here they answer the most frequently asked questions so…
Partridge and root vegetable provençal tray bake
February can feel a challenge, but it is possible to cook with seasonal colour at this time of year. Philippa Davis’ partridge and root vegetable provençal tray bake is gloriously…
Mercedes G350d AMG Line
Feeling rather over-equipped for Hampshire clay, Charlie Flindt is pleased to report that the new Mercedes G350d AMG Line is still unmistakeably a G-Wagen. However, he finds himself longing for…
March 2020
Real conservation – the heroes who make Britain a wildlife paradise; A good hare day – mountain hares are thriving; When four became one – riding the high moor; Gin-ovation…
The 10 most expensive guns in the world
The most expensive guns in the world are, sadly, not a ticket to instantly becoming a better shot. But there is no denying they will make a day in the…
Game sausage and root vegetable hotpot with fresh horseradish
February can be a rather uninspiring time for the keen cook, with few seasonal ingredients. However, root vegetables are in abundance and work fantastically with the spoils of the shooting…