We have tested the William Powell Princeps previously with less enhanced specification. The William Powell Princeps 12-bore over-and-under Weighing just over 8lb, the deluxe single-trigger gun has 30in, 3in-chambered, high-performance steel-proofed barrels with a solid, tapered sighting rib and profusely engraved, colour-case-hardened-effect action. The fore-end iron is extended in Boss…
Recipe for haggis scotch egg with oat crust and chutney. Ingredients 4 free-range eggs 350g haggis 250g sausage meat 12g parsley leaves, finely chopped Oat crust 40g rolled oats 40g breadcrumbs 2 tbsp plain flour 1 egg, lightly beaten Oil for frying To serve Salt Chutney Method Boil the four…
Supporting British business One thing that stands out is how many British businesses are represented at The Game Fair from tiny one person endeavours to large enterprises with global customers. Seeing the stands fill with people and listening to the conversations The Game Fair gives such a great platform to…
We all know that you can take a horse to water but can’t make it drink; it’s equally true that you can take a dog to water but can’t make it swim. Some years ago I photographed a selection of HPRs (hunt, point, retrievers) at a novice working test. They…
My enjoyment of early-season shoot days remains as strong as ever. But there is more to this appreciation of an August day on a moor, a September day in fields of stubble and an October day among leaf-clad trees than just nostalgia. Don’t get me wrong, I recognise and love…
“We came to thrive over other species because we were able to hunt and cook and feed our brains,” says Thomas Straker. “That all stemmed from hunting. The most dialled in I ever am is when I’m out with a gun and a dog. Walking-up woodcock or trying to shoot…
The modern airgun is a sophisticated tool and the weapon of choice for professional vermin control. Perfect for shooting magpies and rabbits around the garden
Skinner’s is a family firm that loves dogs as much as you do. Not only that, we have years of experience and understanding of the specialised canine nutrition needed to help generations of working dogs perform at their peak. But did you know that our much-loved, nutritionally balanced and complete…
What you need to know about guinea fowl Hardy and disease-free, guinea fowl live for 10 to 15 years. They can grow up to 48cm (19in) long and weigh 1.8kg (4lb). Their diet consists mostly of seeds and insects. Although they are strong flyers, they choose to run away from…
James Murray, or Jim as he likes to be known, is a phenomenon. He’s a celebrated actor, a talented artist, a gifted angler and a conservationist and campaigner who is truly making a difference in the murky waters of river management. When he was recently awarded the MBE, along with…
