Cod fishing in Norway. Playing a coalfish off Røst, the southernmost inhabited of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Playing a coalfish off Røst, the southernmost inhabited of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Røst

Cod fishing in Norway. If you want to catch whopping cod that hit hard and fight mean, head for Norway, says Henry Gilbey. Fishing for cod is exhilarating.

Savage AccuStalker

The Savage AccuStalker is a remarkable and desirable rifle that appears to live up to each of the claims made by its manufacturer and distributor. If accuracy from a mid-priced…

Bosis Queen

The Bosis Queen 20- bore sidelock ejector imported by Victor Chapman is this month’s test gun. It’s the firm’s premium side-by-side and traditionally bench-made in Travagliato near Brescia. As an…

Hanging venison

Hanging venison is the only way to get a really gamey finish to the meat. Venison is the perfect dinner party offering, and will be guaranteed to delight your guests.…

Tips for shotgun restoration. Joseph Lang

Tips for shotgun restoration is useful knowledge if you have decided your old gun is worth it. Restoration can be a timely and costly venture. Michael Yardley’s tips for shotgun…

Retrieving instinct

The retrieving instinct comes naturally to our pointers and setters, but over time we have supressed it, relying instead on our spaniels and labradors. David Tomlinson encourages training pointers and…

MG6 DTI-Tech

The MG6 DTI-Tech may bear the weight of MG’s complicated history but it doesn’t seem to have suffered. Charlie Flindt encourages looking past the budget nature of the MG6 DTI-Tech…

Chopped venison heart with chilli salad

This chopped venison heart with chilli salad is the perfect offering for those who like it hot. Struggling for dessert ideas? Try our salted caramel chocolate mousse for a delicious…