Fieldsports Journal  |  Fieldsports FebruaryMarch 2018
Those who go in search of bird, fish and beast with gun, rod and rifle, develop a special affinity with the creatures they hunt.
It’s a fascination, a curiosity, an urge to learn more, a deep-seated respect. We yearn to be able to think like our quarry and understand its quirks and habits. We become absorbed, and as a result we invest far more time studying these species than we ever do looking at them through a rifle scope or down the top rib of a shotgun.
There are numerous examples of people, past and present, in the fieldsports sphere who have become great authorities on particular quarry species – the late wildfowl expert Sir Peter Scott, woodcock guru Owen Williams and sea trout specialist Steffan Jones are prime examples. Across the world, we have such people who dedicate their lives to learning more about those species which give us ‘the thrill’. And this knowledge forms the story that builds to that crescendo of unalloyed joy. Without it, ‘hunting’, in the broadest sense of the word, would be but a chapter that meant nothing.
And so is the theme which threads its way through this issue of Fieldsports. From bracken patches in Northumberland to the rainforest of Brazil, and Scotland’s West Coast to the mighty Himalayas, each author’s connection with the quarry they pursue is palpable. I hope you enjoy it...
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Full of outstanding photography and well-written editorial, Fieldsports magazine is a luxurious read that no game shooting enthusiast should be without. Fieldsports features interviews with prominent craftsmen, gamekeepers and hunters enlightening readers on their interests, providing valuable advice and commenting on how they fell in love with country sports. Fieldsports also offers a comprehensive look at the lifestyle of the country gent, including events to attend, the finest wines to taste and discussions regarding restraint when hunting.
A simply spiffing publication, Fieldsports’ forte lies firmly in game shooting, featuring an extensive focus on the importance of acquiring and understanding the principal behind guns and gundogs. If you are on the lookout for insightful reviews regarding the finest guns, superb fishing gear and excellent places to hunt, you can find all of this and more in Fieldsports magazine. With current affairs and country sports news in every issue, you will always stay-up-to date with a magazine subscription to Fieldsports.
A Fieldsports digital magazine subscription is a must for lovers of game shooting, fishing and hunting, who’ll enjoy:
- Interviews with notable figures in the country sports world
- Advice on what products you need to secure the perfect shot
- Insightful news regarding hunting and fishing around the world
- Recounts of fellow country sportsmen’s days out hunting
- How to turn your game into delicious, mouthwatering dishes
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Fieldsports Journal Fieldsports FebruaryMarch 2018.