Fieldsports Journal Magazine Fieldsports Magazine AugustSeptember 2014 Back Issue

Thought-provoking perspectives on the sport from the likes of Mark Osborne, Rupert Godfrey, sporting artist Andrew Ellis and culinary genius Brett Graham nestle amongst an array of features, including step-by-step instruction from Simon Ward, a look at Chris Batha's ultimate grouse gun and the exquisite Bicentenary Trio celebrating Purdey's 200th birthday.

We pick the brains of six more of the UK's most experienced gamekeepers and hear about Lord James Percy's dream day. Michael Wigan considers the dangerous Scottish politics surrounding salmon hatcheries and land reform, and historian David S. D. Jones gives us a glimpse of Highland sport back in the 19th century.

On foreign soils, Peter Ryan enjoys a safari with a difference in South Africa, whilst Matt Harris returns to Cuba in pursuit of tarpon. Meanwhile, Jan Delaporte travels to Denmark for an unusual angling foray and Jimmer goes on a jaunt to the Caribbean.

Closer to home, Richard Scrope learns an important lesson or two whilst out stalking Hampshire roebuck, David Beanland fishes for brownies on the Usk and Malcolm Brockless explains the advantages of small pen releases of pheasant for wild grey partridges. And, as always, we provide you with a refreshing look at some of the country's premier league shoots – where Patrick Tillard and Marcus Janssen appreciate the finer details that make for a truly memorable day.

Additionally, gundog experts Ben Randall and Jayne Coley answer your canine quandaries; from stopping your dog dropping retrieves, to introducing your young prospect to the shooting field. Will Pocklington also visits Harry Chudley, the third generation trainer of a family with its roots set deep in the gundog world.

Discover who emerged victorious as the Leica Fieldsports Photographer of the Year and learn more about your chance to impress food world giants, Brett Graham, Richard Corrigan and Silvano Giraldin with an exciting new cookery competition.