Following intense first impressions, Michael Yardley commends the Guerini Revenant as a bold, innovative piece of gun-making. For more from Guerini, Michael Yardley is impressed by the Guerini Invictus High…
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How to shoot well at charity shoots: George Digweed’s guide
Summer is the season of charity shoots. They exist to raise money for fantastic causes and have fun, but sporting people are competitive types and nobody wishes to end the…
Cockerpoo gundogs: the rise of the cockerpoo
With their ever-increasing popularity, cockerpoos have started to appear in the field – and they are here to stay. David Tomlinson explains why you should consider a cockerpoo gundoog, especially…
Venison salad niçoise
Retain your culinary standards alfresco, even without a table, chairs and pressed linen. Philippa Davis’ venison salad niçoise makes an impressive main for a picnic and this game twist on…
Foxhound Breeding – an expert guide
There are many types of hound bred to hunt the fox both here and across the world. Some breeding has followed fashion, while others stick to function and what is…
Charlotte McNulty, sporting Diana
Growing up in a family with a long sporting heritage, Charlotte McNulty always knew she would work with game. Now a game rearer and keen beater and gun, she is…
July 2019
British gunmaking today; Holidays with dummies – take a gundog training break; Hunting hounds and stay solvent – how do amateur huntsmen make ends meet?; Fun at the Fair –…
Peugeot 508 GT
Charlie Flindt predicted something practical yet uninspiring from Peugeot’s foray into the ‘fastback’ segment. He is delighted to discover that the Peugeot 508 GT is very smart and has plenty…
How to catch big trout: monster munchers
As the mayfly season whips the fish into a frenzy, Charles Rangeley-Wilson advises on how to catch big trout. Just remember, forbearance is the key ingredient, and don’t cast until…
The South of England Hound Show: flying the flags for hunting
The South of England Hound Show at Ardingly is a glorious celebration of hunting, says Rory Knight Bruce. He joins the sportsmen, stalwarts, public and, crucially, schoolchildren at the ringside,…