The worst shoot day I have ever seen

For those who say there's no such thing as a bad day's shooting - read on!

‘Tis the Season of the Schöffel

It’s the perfect gift for a country boy or girl - but how did the coveted Schöffel become so popular? And what does it say about our rural tribe? Take a break from the Christmas shopping and read the magical story of a fleecy gilet...

Less Serengeti, more Sheffield: combating nature illiteracy

When it comes to learning to love the natural world, there is no substitute for experiencing the nature at the end of your street.

50 years of the Historic Houses Association

Looking back fifty years - against the odds, the country house and estates survives

Up and Running

Here on our DIY shoot in Wiltshire the season gets underway and the prestigious Squirrel Cup awards are given out

Snared by their prejudice

We have a real problem when policy makers avoid peer reviewed science because it might clash with their prejudices. This appears to be what has happened in Wales over the Governments recent ban on snares/ HCRs.

Is the Big Bag Era coming to an end?

What people expect from a day's shooting has changed over time, but are we seeing a return to the more modest bags of decades gone by?

Knotweed vs Bamboo

Here's Why Knotweed is the Clear Winner - unless you're a Panda Bear.

Amazonian Adventure - Peacock Bass In The Heart of the Rainforest

From piranhas to tapirs, macaws to howler monkeys... and of course lots of fishing! Learn all about my recent trip to the Amazon.

UK's Water Crisis: Wake-Up Call for Government, Farmers, Retailers & Consumers

River Action paints a sobering picture of the UK's water crisis, highlighting a series of interconnected challenges that threaten the health of our water resources.

The joy and the drama. But mainly the drama

Taking your kids shooting and fishing isn’t always the blissful experience you might have imagined

The Ever-Growing Importance of the Winter Doe Cull

Thoughts for the recreational stalker, ahead of the winter doe cull. How collaboration and alignment in wild deer management practices will be key as localised culls take effect across the countryside this winter.