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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.

PLAGUE, WAR & HOPE

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

The next level

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

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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.

Take Five

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

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.

Ptarmigan territory

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

The F word

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.

Double or nothing

The fall and rise of the double rifle

Every shot in the book

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

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

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 closer look at mental health and shooting sports.

Styles, eyes and diets

Comprehensive answers to commonly asked game shooting questions.

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

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