Finding Perspective in Murky Waters: A Journey into a New Year

Starting a fresh journey into a New Year, battered by Storm Henk and fishing in murky waters. We enjoy a bit of a social and even catch a fish or two.

“Us” vs “Them”

Are we getting too bogged down in the “small and sustainable” vs hyper commercial, “big bag” debate?

The ultimate sporting quarry

Shooting people tend to be pretty divided over what the ultimate feathered quarry is, which is probably because they've never been to South Africa before.

The Horses You'll Encounter at Every Hunt Meet

A hunt meet is a melting pot of people from all walks of life. There is no better demonstration of this than the wide variety of horses you'll find at meets up and down the land

Tangles and Triumphs: GT Fishing in the Seychelles and Beyond

This month presented a unique opportunity to fish with Alphonse Fishing Company in the Seychelles, all thanks to the Fly Fishing Nation's film project centred around the Cosmoledos atoll.

Overcoming Bias: Balancing the Discussion on Gamebird Releases

Debunking the myths of gamebird management and its effects on the countryside is difficult in the public forum.

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…

Big game hunting: oh, how TV presenters love it…

When the Daily Mirror published its ‘Reindeer Horror’ front page in time for Christmas 2023, it set off a media chain reaction that gave TV shows something to talk about and will, I hope, make us a lot of money

Finally, a Happy Christmas for Mr Salmo Salar

As a zealous campaigner for the protection of the wild Atlantic Salmon and a 100% catch-and-release salmon angler, I’ve been making myself unpopular in my household for the last few Christmases. Finally, this sad state of affairs may be at an end...

Writing the Countryside - Why Rural Britain Needs a Strong Media

In the very first episode of Beyond the Hedge, a brand new podcast from Scribehound, Patrick Galbraith explores how writers depict the countryside.

The Thrill of Shooting Wild Birds: A Bucket List Experience

After a day shooting on a wild partridge and pheasant shoot, I fear that I will never look at a released bird the same again. Today I share a few highlights from one the best days of my shooting life...

Pointing ahead: Inside the world of Point-to-Point racing

The world of point to point racing depends on hunts; and for many hunts, a successful point to point is a vital fundraiser