Holland & Holland have launched a new bursary scheme and are looking for a young gamekeeper, ghillie or stalker hoping to pursue an inspiring project in shooting and conservation. Don’t…
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Yvonne Goss, sporting Diana
Yvonne Goss has enjoyed the thrills of horse-riding since she was a child, and started team chasing aged 16. Today she has won eight National Championships titles and the Golden…
Rigby Rising Bite shotgun
The new Rigby Rising Bite shotgun is the first made with the ‘rising bite’ sidelock action for more than 100 years. Michael Yardley discovers why this intriguing system is being…
May 2019
The mayfly monsters – how to find and catch titanic trout; European fine guns – continentals that grace British covers; House parties with game clays – shooting weekends that go…
Audi Q7 50 TDI
Whether standing in the farmyard or in the driver’s seat, the Audi Q7 50 TDI is, put simply, enormous. Have we reached peak SUV, wonders Charlie Flindt. For a SUV…
Paul Jenkins, sporting artist
Hares capture interest and the imagination across the world, and the sculptures by Paul Jenkins perfectly encapsulate their madness and mischief. Now he is adding foxes to his repertoire, he…
Nick Weston’s woodpigeon carpaccio
Pigeon is far from humble, especially on the plate. It is an excellent, lean red meat and lends itself perfectly to carpaccio. Have a go at Nick Weston’s woodpigeon carpaccio,…
Gundog working tests: on test or trial?
Field trials have never been more popular, but they can be an expensive and frustrating process. David Tomlinson considers gundog working tests, both more affordable and fairer, and why it’s…
Sorrel and spinach malfatti with caramelised butter
Spring has not quite sprung, but certain ingredients are appearing in the kitchen to signal that it is on its way. Sorrel is a fantastic herb, full of flavour and…
Zoli Ambassador EL
Michael Yardley is impressed by the Zoli Ambassador EL. The deluxe Italian Sporter is well-proportioned and finished at first glance, and surprises with its shooting qualities. For more gun reviews,…