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

A Father's Advice: The Fieldsports Tips I'll Tell My Kids to Ignore

While most advice is well intentioned, when it comes to shooting and fishing, some of it is best ignored.

The joy of a good poke

In the era of £65 pheasants, free shooting is priceless… So let me make a case for the greatest field-sport you’ve (possibly) never heard of.

Weather Extremes and Election Drama: What to Expect in 2024

As winter grips the countryside, I look ahead over the coming 12 months and ponder what might be in store for the farming community in the year ahead

Long Live The Humble Syndicate...

You’ve got your license, your dog isn’t gun shy and has had her first day out stood well behind the gun line. What’s next? Well for us, it was to join a nearby syndicate to get us both properly introduced to the world of shooting. Here’s how it went…

Don't Feed the Bears: Why shooting needs to log-off social media

Fieldsports wastes so much time on social media – it's counterproductive and it takes up time that could be spent on actually improving our lot