The Venison Men: Championing the Meat of the Future
Are more deer managers transforming their passion for venison into thriving side projects and businesses?
Will Pocklington
I'm a lifelong countryman, and a former editor of Fieldsports Journal and BASC’s Shooting and Conservation magazine.
Our Intriguing and Complex Relationship with the Fox
The fox has long been woven into the fabric of rural life, conjuring a mix of views and feelings from all quarters. Today, he continues to fascinate so many of us – but why, exactly, is that?
A game changer for wildlife surveying?
As countryside management becomes increasingly data-driven, the use of thermal imaging drones is revolutionising wildlife census work.
Tackling Britain's Growing Muntjac Problem
How can the rise and rise of the prolific opportunist be slowed or halted?
The Case for Game Shots to Take an Exam
With further regulation likely on the horizon, would a proactive approach to mandatory exams for game shooters help our cause?
Changing Mindsets in Fieldsports: How Our Focus Shifts Over Time
Most of us will agree that what draws us back into the field time after time alters as the years pass by... So, which stage have you reached?
Bridging the Gap: Citizen Science in Conservation Initiatives
It can generate a wealth of data, democratise research efforts, and bring together scientists and the boots on the ground. What's not to like?
Are Smartphones Ruining Our Time in the Countryside?
When we’re trying to tune in to and immerse ourselves in the natural world, so many of us are distracted by the damn things in our pockets.
The Ingredients That Make A Sporting Experience Truly Special
A far-from-exhaustive list pulled together after a memorable day on the hill.
Beyond the Beating Line: Keeping the Spirit Alive Year-Round
Atmosphere? The beaters’ wagon is where it’s at! But it’s almost February and there’s a large void to fill between now and next season…
A way to get rich AND improve understanding of the countryside?
The power of investing in the right people for rural advocacy.
The Questions Every Deer Stalker Wants The Answers To
We joke and throw around the idea of our quarry having a sixth sense, but what if deer really can pick up on things we give little thought to?