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As 2022 draws to a close we take a look back at some of the most read articles that have appeared in Shooting & Conservation magazine over the last 12 months.
Gun stock making and restoration requires surgical-precision work as Marta Jacyna discovered when she met master stockmaker Greg Morris.
Will Pocklington talks to this year’s Eat Game Awards Champion of Champions, Billy Wyatt, about the purpose and popularity of the social media group that continues to bring game to a wider audience.
Labradors and spaniels might often steal the limelight, but pointers, setters and HPRs fill an important niche among our working breeds. Martin Puddifer explores their qualities and quirks and the crucial role they play on grouse moors.
Will recent government strategies on food and deer management spark a boom in game meat consumption? Dr Conor O’Gorman reviews the proposals.
The countryside is brimming with wild edibles, many of which pair wonderfully with game. Marlow Renton from Wild Food UK considers half a dozen oft-overlooked treats, and BASC wild food officer Matt Gisby shares some tips on how to cook them.
Autumn might mark the start of the game shooting season for many, but we’re fortunate to have a variety of shooting types on offer to us in the UK. Ever wondered if you might be missing out? BASC members have a wide range of opportunities available to them.
To appreciate craftsmanship is to look beyond what an item is and delve into how it came to be, says Will Pocklington as he learns more about the journey of three well-known artisans in the shooting community.
Shooting should be about quality rather than quantity, says Sir Johnny Scott in his column in the November/December edition of Shooting and Conservation magazine.