Don’t be distracted by the decoration – when choosing a new shotgun, barrel construction should be a top priority, too says Luke Davison
THE FIELD
Porridge: the perfect fuel for a day in the field
Fuelling the stars of Formula 1 as well as Fielders, there’s more to porridge than oats and water, finds Rosie MacDonald
Sporting artist Jonathan Armigel Wade: capturing the joy of country life
Jonathan Armigel Wade’s paintings offer a ‘curvispective’ on the joys of the countryside. He explains his unusual vision to Janet Menzies
Warm pheasant salad with spelt, beetroot and blackberries
As the season for our most prolific gamebird begins, it’s time to introduce friends and family to the joys of eating game. Philippa Davis offers a recipe using pheasant that…
Breed standards – the problems
There has been a much-needed overhaul of breed standards, says David Tomlinson, although show and working animals are often still worlds apart. A Slumber spaniel, anyone?
R & B Sporting – first class service & advice
Whether it’s your first or tenth shotgun purchase, you need advice on adding a scope to your rifle or you need the right clothing and footwear for the great outdoors…
4×4 tyres: top 10 things to consider in the field
Even if you have chosen the right vehicle for your needs, it’s choosing the correct tyres that will get your 4x4 over any terrain that lies ahead
November 2021
Don’t stop moving – How to become an instinctive shot Ground game – Why we should be shooting rabbits on driven days Another country – Where to hunt this season…
Sporting Diana Joy Wheatcroft: ‘Shooting has become my way of life’
A competitive streak and desire to try new things has taken Joy Wheatcroft from gymkhanas to the CPSA World Championships, with much inbetween
Sporting Wagers: Rugby Autumn Internationals
Bookmaker Fitzdares takes a look at how different nations have fared at the Rugby Autumn Internationals