The Grey junglefowl is very distinctive, with neck hackles dotted with pale yellow spots, and…
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Satyr tragopan: the Crimson-horned pheasant
The Satyr tragopan, also known as the Crimson-horned pheasant, can be found in thickly forested…
Impeyan pheasant: Himalayan monal
The Impeyan pheasant, also known as the Himalayan monal, is far bigger than other pheasants,…
Caucasian pheasant: the Old English Blackneck
The Caucasian pheasant was originally brought to England by the Romans, but a long history…
Shooting etiquette: are standards slipping?
Shooting etiquette has slipped for Robert Gibbons. Butlers serving champagne, pins badly placed, dogs despatched…
The 20 best pheasant shoots in Britain
The 20 best pheasant shoots picks out the cream of the crop. With the season…
Purdey’s craftsmen: meet the men behind Purdey
Purdey’s craftsmen have an international reputation for impeccability, and they uphold this as part of…
The Purdey factory in the 21st century
The Purdey factory has been renovated. At its premises in Felgate Mews, Hammersmith, it has…
Best shoot lunch. Is yours up to scratch?
The best shoot lunch can be hearty or meagre, on the hill or in the…
Etiquette of picking-up on a shoot
The etiquette of picking-up on a shoot can be beset with problems. When should a…