Restoring your old shotgun is not the easy business it used to be. Michael Yardley investigates what the process involves and asks that difficult question: sentiment aside, is restoring your…
THE FIELD
Paul Augustinus, sporting artist
Paul Augustinus conveys the real Africa in his work rather than the clichéd view from the back of a safari truck. Animals often do not take centre stage in his…
Gundog retirement: looking after an old dog
Gundog retirement seems to come far too early, and knowing how to care for an elderly dog is crucial when their working lives come to an end. David Tomlinson shares…
Forward allowance. 9 techniques for shooting well
Forward allowance is one of the hardest shooting techniques to master, but it is also one of the greatest. It is the subject of countless articles and book chapters, but…
The Imperial Camel Corps
The Imperial Camel Corps was formed a century ago, and quickly grew into a brigade of 3,000 strong. Camels may be prone to have bad breath and bite, but Allan…
A useful natural remedy for arthritis
A natural remedy for arthritis is useful knowledge after years in the field. Whether you have been wading through rivers, crawling through woods or galloping on horseback, these activities will…
Reeves’s pheasant: a high flyer and hefty fine
The Reeves’s pheasant will occassionally appear at a British shoot, but only as an escapee that will cost you a hefty fine if you shoot it. Do you know the…
Cheer pheasant: a Himalayan native
The Cheer pheasant originates from the Himalaya region from western Pakistan to Nepal, but it is a vulnerable, threatened specie that has teetered on the brink of extinction. For a…
Grey junglefowl: the wild ancestor
The Grey junglefowl is very distinctive, with neck hackles dotted with pale yellow spots, and its feathers have been in such high demand a ban was put in place in…
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…