Sporting Gun Magazine Jun-2022 Edizione posteriore

IN THE FIELD
Why we love fieldsports: Tom Sykes reflects on why he believes fieldsports is the best pastime but that people involved in it need to spread a positive message

Quarry guide: Pochard: Charles Smith-Jones looks at this sociable and colourful character of a diving duck that is a suffering a serious decline in numbers

INSTRUCTION
Preparation for next season: More clays than you can shake a stick at, good company and food – what’s not to like about the imitation game, asks Tony Bracci

Adapt and flourish: Geoff Garrod recounts a recent day that did not go quite to plan after an early surprise

GUNDOGS
Training: managing hedge hunting: It’s vital to have the basics in place before getting into the thick of it, says Fran Ardley

Nick & Ted – the mating game: Nick Ridley tries to keep things on the level with the boys with regards to the mating game and some working tests