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…
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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…
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,…
Fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut
Nothing beats a fresh scone warm from the oven, but have you thought about adding spice to your afternoon tea? Philippa Davis’ fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut do…
Browning 525 SL
Now with a new, blue, laminate stock, the new Browning 525 SL feels very different to other 525s. With very low recoil, good balance and the ability to shot hard,…
Simulated shooting house parties
Simulated days were once shooting’s driving range, but as demand has grown they have become much more sophisticated, and now almost imitate the real thing. Jamie Blackett advises on where…
Spiced crab thermidor
For something a little bit different, try Philippa Davis’ spiced crab thermidor for your next supper party. Perfect for a starter that packs a punch, allspice is central to the…
Lionel Edwards, sporting artist
Though painted long before most of us were hunting, iconic sporting artist Lionel Edwards captured red-letter days with hounds as we still imagine them today, says Janet Menzies. For more…