Countryman's Weekly | 21st April 2021
Inside this issue...
VERMIN CONTROL
A drilled field, freshly-planted beans and ‘500’ pigeons
SPORTING HISTORY
Memories of a sporting prince – HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
GUNDOG TRAINING
Overcoming the fear factor when picking-up
HOUNDS
It takes time and effort to produce a good hound
YOUNGSTERS
Let youngsters make their own choice about countrysports
FOX SHOOTING
A stinging job for the .17 Hornet
DACHSHUNDS
A potted history of the wire-haired Dachshund
DEERSTALKING
Memories of Ackie and his deer-flushing terrier!
All this and loads more, including news, reviews, competitions, plus your letters and pictures.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Countryman's Weekly 21st April 2021.