Newcomers’ weekends are not just a wonderful introduction to the sport for hunting newcomers, but they are also vital to safeguarding hunting’s future. The Masters of the Foxhounds Association are…
Rory Knight-Bruce
Clumber spaniel: the Bentley of gundogs
Clumber spaniels are not often seen on a shooting day. But when they are they make an impression. If you use your clumber spaniel to pick up make sure you…
Haunted country houses. Bumps in the night?
Haunted country houses loom large in literature and film. The eerie creaks, the menacing butlers, the silent dread that goes with the first tread on the gravel of a deserted…
Sealyham terrier: a real rat catcher
We want a sealyham terrier. Who doesn’t? These small, white ratters are full of pep, but when ratting with terriers, which terrier is top? The sealyham is definitely in with…
Shooting 11 different species in one day. Can you best them?
An intrepid group of guns go maurauding on the Slebech estate, and bag 11 species in one day.
Hind hunting
Moorland hunting is wild and wonderful. The Devon and Somerset and Quantock staghounds have a long season and are still showing sport.
The King’s Troop RHA: a farewell visit
The King's Troop is leaving the barracks at St. John's Wood. Occupied since 1946 the King's Troop RHA are moving to the other side of London.
Hunting in the westcountry on Dartmoor and Bodmin
For real moorland hunting visit the westcountry. Hunting on Dartmoor and Bodmin is great sport.
Killiecrankie House Hotel
As a base for trout fishing on the Tummel in Perthshire or shooting at Blair Atoll, Killiecrankie House Hotel makes a lovely country break
Help For Heroes: Interview with Bryn Parry
Bryn Parry, the former Green Jackets captain is leading a small group of people committed to relieving the suffering of those returning from war, says Rory Knight Bruce. He talks…