Grousing about the RSPB

Grousing about the RSPB

Formerly the longest-serving chairman of the GWCT and currently a co-opted member of BASC Council, Ian Coghill knows a thing or two about navigating politics in the world of conservation. Here, he asks why the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, the RSPB, is so anti-grouse shooting.

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Fieldsports Journal
PLAGUE, WAR & HOPE

PLAGUE, WAR & HOPE

“Grouse Moors support the highest and most varied biodiversity of all habitats in the UK.”

Author:
James Percy
The next level

The next level

How does one progress from being a good Shot to an excellent Shot?

Author:
Simon Ward
Why subscribe to Fieldsports Journal?

Why subscribe to Fieldsports Journal?

Shooting insurance included, save on cover price and each journal delivered direct to your door at no extra cost

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Fieldsports Journal
An interview with David Clark LVO

An interview with David Clark LVO

The retired headkeeper of 17 years on Her Majesty the Queen’s Sandringham Estate, Lieutenant of the Victorian Order, and Honorary President of the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation.

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Admin
Take Five

Take Five

A shoot day akin to a tasting menu... One lucky team enjoys sport on a quintet of Norfolk’s finest driven shoots.

Author:
Matt Kidd
A promising new chapter for The Women’s Shooting Network

A promising new chapter for The Women’s Shooting Network

The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club are rebranding with aims of revolutionising visibility for women shooting.

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Fieldsports Journal
Ptarmigan territory

Ptarmigan territory

Sport on the high tops, where the terrain is as unforgiving as the quarry is unpredictable

Author:
Will Pocklington
The F word

The F word

Author:
Lucy King
Take five

Take five

A shoot day akin to a tasting menu ... One lucky team enjoys sport on a quintet of Norfolk's finest driven shoots. Photographer Matt Kidd.

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Matt Kidd
Double or nothing

Double or nothing

The fall and rise of the double rifle

Author:
Peter Ryan
Every shot in the book

Every shot in the book

Seven days, three provinces, 12 species ... An African bird shooting safari not to be forgotten.

Author:
Will Pocklington
Wildlife: a hunter's view

Wildlife: a hunter's view

Fieldsports provide us with a unique view of the natural world - a perspective that, in today's day and age, has become increasingly important

Author:
Marcus Janssen
Abercairny Estate wins this year’s Estates Challenge

Abercairny Estate wins this year’s Estates Challenge

Abercairny Estate in Crieff has been crowned winners of the Estates Challenge, when it was held on Sunday 2 July at The GWCT Scottish Game Fair.

A modern malaise

A modern malaise

A closer look at mental health and shooting sports.

Author:
Julia Stoddart
Styles, eyes and diets

Styles, eyes and diets

Comprehensive answers to commonly asked game shooting questions.

Author:
Simon Ward
Plas Dinam

Plas Dinam

Having retired from the corporate world of private banking, Sandy Swinton is now a jobbing pianist and our new roving reporter, unearthing sporting gems around the country. First stop is Powys.

Blue grouse red letter day

Blue grouse red letter day

Retired financier Sandy Swinton recalls his best day in the field shooting woodpigeon with legendary guide Peter Schwerdt.