Embracing the Fly Fishing Spirit at South West Fly Fair
The annual South West Fly Fair is a curtain raiser to a new season. I explore the changing dynamics of Fly Fishing and relish th
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Salmon Fishing - Expensive Casting Practice?
46 years after catching my first salmon, I am reluctantly counting the costs
Escape From The Country
Why rural dwellers don't get away much...
Complicated Conservation: Dilemmas in Upland Photography and Wildlife
It is nearly my favourite time of year on the fells but do others really care about Britain's ailing wildlife? Is shooting the answer to saving many of our declining species?
Demi-Paradise to Dystopia: A Cultural Erasure of Rural Britain Part II
In light of new proposals threatening the very existence of hunting, I ponder on the last two decades of existential anxiety many rural communities have been feeling, and whether the countryside really is about to face a dystopian future under the next government
The Truth About Food Prices: Are They Really That High?
While the national conversation over the last few months has been about a cost of living crisis, we would do well to reflect upon historical food prices and ask how they compare to today's
From Bahamas to Belize: A Fly Fisher's Epic Adventures
Saltwater Fly Fishing Over two Decades and Three Tropical Islands.
Just Give Me Five Years
In a weird dream I promote myself into 10 Downing Street following the coming general election. Here's what my government and I would do in the first fortnight to give nature a hopeful future.
Beyond Climate Change: The Urgent Need to Protect Bio Abundance
Everyone will soon be coming for your piece of nature. New laws, new trends, new curiosity. It’s both an opportunity and a risk. Will you be able to cope?
Woodcock, elephants and the scientist in the room
It’s time for another whinge about the antis and what they are up to. This time, I’d like to look at their careful, clever and deceitful use of numbers.
Hounds or Rifles: Which is more Humane?
Deer don't die from being hunted by hounds - if they escape, they recover quickly. Shooting may be quick, but no matter how good the marksman, there is always a risk of wounding.
Polyculture in the Polycrub - The Highs and Lows of Growing Your Own
Producing your own fruit and vegetables is hugely rewarding, but it can be a game of trial and error. Here are some of my successes and failures so far, plus why I think growing your own can help people better understand the agricultural sector.