A mascot mounted on my car bonnet for a number of years is secured with the plastic screw recommended by Lejeune. I heard of an issue with the authorities in…
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How can you encourage owls to nest?
Last year we were lucky enough to have little owls nesting in our barn. Do they return to the same place each year and is there anything we can do…
Where can I get initials engraved on a cartridge bag?
I would like to have my children's initials engraved on cartridge bags and a design engraved on my own cartridge bag. I am struggling to find experts in this field…
Where to find a seat stick perfect for the field
My Farrier & Mack tripod seat made of oak and leather is much envied by fellow guns, but the firm is now untraceable. I have used my seat for 10…
Hawking with Dogs
Successful hawking depends on cooperation between a sporting dog and bird of prey. Hound, raptor and man working together to hunt fur and feather
Grow your own Asparagus
Asparagus is the king of spring garden vegetables, grow your own crowns and harvest succulent spears for years to come
6 of the best wines from unusual regions
Good wine comes from more places than you might think, branch out and try new grapes and regions from Alsace to Uruguay
Unusual Wines – try something new
Try a different grape varieties and regions from Alsace to Morocco, you will find good value and delicious wines off the beaten track
How to get your shooting stance right
I have had rather a disappointing shooting season, partly due to my inability to stop putting all the weight on my back foot and leaning on it when shooting. Is…
Luxury duck houses: fabulous for fowl
Palatial duck houses, made famous by the MPs' expenses scandal, are fabulous for fowl. But do these luxury duck houses offer quacking good value, asks Charlotte Mackaness