Nurturing passion - the key to fieldsports' future

It is all of our responsibility to encourage enthusiasm for the countryside and country sports in the next generation.

Tackling Britain's Growing Muntjac Problem

How can the rise and rise of the prolific opportunist be slowed or halted?

Charlotte Dujardin's Downfall Should be a Warning to us all

With the Olympic dressage rider's career in tatters, I wonder if there's more to the story than we are being told

Crafting the Perfect Shotgun: A Lifelong Pursuit

Choosing just one gun to use for the rest of your life may seem like an impossible task, and here's why...

From first fish to global conflict: what’s really changed in 30 years?

Finding a copy of Trout & Salmon from 1994 shows that we’re still talking about the same environmental, and geopolitical, issues three decades on.

One man went to mow: an idiot’s guide to meadow-making

Creating a wildflower meadow will put you in touch with nature and feed the soul. Here's how any old fool can do it...

Embracing the Annoying: How Chaffinches Can Save Wildlife

From annoying chaffinches and dull partridges to the plucky kestrel or stunning yellowhammer. Developing a personal wildlife soap opera will produce committed conservationists.

When the Government Banned Cheese and How the Industry Bounced Back

Cheesemaking in Britain has had a turbulent history. Patrick Galbraith gets his crackers out and explores the state of the cheese industry in the country today

Save a Life: The Importance of Defibrillators in Shooting Sports

We all know of someone who has died out in the field. Despite the frequent claims in our sport that we'd 'die happy' on a peg with a shotgun and spaniel by our sides, we can make sure we have the best chance of survival if the worst happens.

Magic Wand: Restoring Nature by Banishing Invasive Species

The extraordinary opportunities of gene editing

Working Dogs in Town: Diary of a Mad Spaniel Lady

Being a dog owner is already a huge commitment but taking care of a working breed in a built-up environment comes with extra responsibilities. Here are my top tips for nurturing an urban gun dog.

Mink Hunting: A Father's Legacy Passed Down

A day out with the Eastern Counties Mink Hunt is never dull nor dry. I ventured out with this wonderful group of eccentrics to recapture my lost youth and pass on the mink hunting baton to my son