Shooting Times & Country

Since its launch in 1882, Shooting Times & Country Magazine has been at the forefront of the shooting scene. The magazine is the clear first choice for shooting sportsmen, with editorial covering all disciplines, including gameshooting, rough shooting, pigeon shooting, wildfowling and deer stalking. Additionally the magazine has a strong focus on the training and use of gundogs in the field and, because it is a weekly publication, the magazine keeps readers firmly up-to-date with the latest news in their world.

A sad situation

Scottish deer cull targets are ‘nonsense’, say stalkers • Deer numbers in certain areas of Scotland may soon be subject to a new limit, but those in the industry say figures are unachievable

Rural mental health support ‘never been more needed’

Glasgow Boy’s painting hung

To do this week

Defra under fire for general licence failure • BASC has announced it will prepare legal proceedings against the Government body, while Wild Justice is also planning to take action

Shooting market remains buoyant, despite concerns

Not a good start for salmon

NEWS IN BRIEF

Shooting Times & Country

LETTERS

The word ‘game’ is creating a barrier

Country Diary • A new start on a farm in Weardale has meant plenty of work – and trips to the hardware store – but it is proving to be well worth the effort

Upland keeper • The recent warm weather has done much to help wild bird chicks, and hopefully it will remain pleasant for the grey partridges and grouse

Stalking Diary • Long daylight hours through June make for some challenging stalking conditions, and Chris looks back at the start of his guiding career

JOTTINGS FOR WILDFOWLERS • The new season is fast approaching, so now’s the time to get all your gear sorted and make sure everything is in good working order

Boots on the ground • With the dry undergrowth making silent stalking challenging, it’s time to test out some new footwear that might just make all the difference

Getting the most bang for your buck • With a hurried need for copper ammunition, Will Pocklington turns to Corinium Rifle Range for professional assistance on a bespoke load

A sporting life in Africa • A chance meeting with a former soldier reveals a famed tale of bravery and deceit

A passion of the royal family • The sporting rifle in the hands of a deerstalker dates back earlier than many realise, writes Diggory Hadoke

A few pigs on your shoot • Using livestock as a conservation partner on your patch might not be a quick fix, but it really does work, explains Richard Negus

The secret behind consistent shooting • It’s something many Guns never consider, writes Guy Maddocks, but correct gunfit makes a colossal difference to your accuracy over time

Time to make a splash • With warm weather finally upon us, it’s the perfect opportunity to improve your dog’s confidence in the water, explains Ellena Swift

RIVER

Clear observation without a hefty outlay • Mat Manning puts Konus’s affordable Mission HD 10x42 WA binoculars through their paces on his woodland pest control rounds

Learning the ropes • A course for would-be game shots proves useful to Jim Old, but he can’t help but wonder what more experienced hands would make of it

A summer of top-notch sport • While success with a rod or gun isn’t always guaranteed, Laurence Catlow perseveres and finds plenty to enjoy

True all-round HPRs • David Tomlinson investigates why the German longhaired pointer hasn’t caught on, with the wirehaired vizsla a more popular choice

LISTEN UP • What decides whether dogs have floppy or pricked ears?

Hooked in to a fighter • Keen to cook on the bank, Leon...