A former Master and hunting editor, Polly Portwin started campaigning when the right to hunt was being threatened. Now as the Countryside Alliance’s campaign manager, she is encouraging and helping…
THE FIELD
Traditional cropping and grazing on moorlands: good old bad old graze
August is here and the moorlands look glorious, cloaked by the heater’s purple glow. But these are vital habitats that require traditional cropping and grazing to remain healthy. Tim Field…
Skoda Karoq. An appealing SUV
Charlie Flindt looks past the silly spelling and two-wheel drive, and finds he quite likes the new SUV on the block. But is the Skoda Karoq really an SUV? Part…
Beretta 695
Michael Yardley is impressed by the new Beretta 695 12-bore over-and-under. With excellent first impressions, positive shooting qualities and an attainable price, who could want for more? For more from…
Roast plum mousse with pistachio praline
Philippa Davis’ roast plum mousse with pistachio praline is the perfect final flourish to your summer supper party. If the heatwave and need to dine al fresco has bullied you…
Grouse moor management debate: the burning question
It’s a contentious question – is cutting or burning the best way to improve a grouse moor? Andrew Griffiths looks at both side of the grouse moor management debate. For…
Katrina Slack, sporting artist
As we begin to tackle the enormous damage inflicted on sealife by our excessive use of plastic, Katrina Slack is turning that very refuse into beautiful, and upsetting, art, as…
Brined roast grouse with warm chard and sheep’s cheese salad
The season has started so prepare to brine and dine. Philippa Davis’ brined roast grouse with warm chard and sheep’s cheese salad makes delicious use of your first brace. Brining…
September 2018
Partridges to test the best – rising to the challenge of high redlegs and wild greys; Record day on bolting rabbits – when six guns bowled over 6,943 conies; Golden…
How to photograph your gundog: dogs in the frame
Whether you are hoping to triumph with a worthy picture for Gundog Photograph of the Year or simply want to take a pleasing snap of your companion in the field…