Anti-hunting sentiment is nothing new, but the medium of social media ramps up the vitriol to unscaled, and altogether unpleasant, new heights. Following the weekend where a tragic accident in…
Alexandra Henton
Pheasant an aphrodisiac? We’re game to eat that…
Aphrodisiacs have long been consigned to the ‘hocus pocus’ school of science. Chocolate might make you feel better, but there is no scientific fact linking the gloopy brown stuff to…
BBC exclude gunmakers from Countryfile show
UPDATE 31/03/16: Countrylive File! has announced it is not an anti-shooting show. Read the story on Shooting UK. The Field and Country Fair, 10-12 June 2016, is looking forward to…
April 2016
Why we LOVE labradors – and does colour make a difference? are over-and-unders really better than side-by-sides – the editor dispels the myths; what happens when hunts go visiting –…
MK60 Miroku 20-bores
The MK60 Miroku 20-bores are quite the bargain in today’s market. Michael Yardley has positive first impressions of both the aesthetic and specification and, after a go on the skeet…
February 2016
Driven boar – rifles and kit to bag the beasts of the dark forests; hard case to crack – top luggage to protect shotguns; hunting for fun – girls go…
January 2016
Crumpling the steeple scrapers – top techniques for January cocks; hunting the hidden gems – follow hounds where you wouldn’t expect; Imperial Camel Corps – Allan mallinson salutes the brigade’s…
Dianas of the Chase side-saddle steeplechase 2015
The Dianas of the Chase are braced. This Sunday, 29 November 2015, sees the third running of the only side-saddle steeplechase in the world. Held at Ingarsby Old Hall in…
December 2015
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ISSUE The Great Shots’ guns – a golden era; pick of the pack – what makes a Master’s horse? Field Trial hosts – why they do it; ‘ware…
13 Halloween pet costumes gone badly wrong
An unlucky 13 Halloween pet costumes that took a turn for the worse. As the end of October approaches funny things start to happen. Pumpkins proliferate in kitchens, lanterns are…