The East Anglian Game & Country Fair is back this weekend, the 27th and 28th April 2019. The fair began in 2004, and the annual family event takes place near Thetford on the Euston Estate. There are loads of fantastic events and activities over the weekend to enjoy, we have listed the highlights here.

After the gorgeous weather of the Easter bank holiday, people up and down the country will be looking forward to more sunshine for a traditional picnic or barbecue. There is nothing better than heading outdoors to dine al fresco, and it’s handy to know what essentials you will need to make the picnic enjoyable. In the latest edition of our Fur Feather & Fin guides, we are covering the spring picnic essentials.

Spring and summer is the perfect time to head outdoors with a camera to photograph wildlife and nature. The trees are green, flowers are in bloom, animals are out and playing in the good weather, and the lighting is much better. The UK has loads of native animals, and it is a wonderful experience to capture them in their natural habitats.

In our newest guide to native British wildlife, we are looking at more of the country’s resident bats, the only flying mammal in the world. There are 17 species of bat which are known to breed in Britain, counting for almost a quarter of the country’s native mammals. There are over 1,300 species of bat found across the world, with more being discovered nearly every year. Be sure to read part one of our guide to bats.

The Barbet (pronounced bar-bay) is a medium-sized French water dog, listed by the French Kennel Club in the same group as retrievers and flushing dogs. As of 2018, the Barbet is the 220th breed recognised by The Kennel Club of the UK. An old breed, it has been a proficient dog for retrieving waterfowl for many years.

While buying a gundog puppy is an exciting process, many young dogs up for sale may not have come from a responsible breeder but instead, a puppy farm where illegal breeding practices take place. As well as breaking the law by implementing forced breeding methods, the dogs offered by puppy farmers are more likely to become ill or develop issues with both their behaviour and health once they reach adulthood. To ensure you are purchasing a healthy and happy gundog from a responsible breeder, we have provided a brief guide on how to spot illegal puppy farming:

Name: Eurasian teal

Scientific Name: Anas crecca

Description: The Eurasian teal, also known as common teal or simply teal is widespread and the smallest dabbling duck breed, found in temperate climates across Eurasia. They are sociable birds, forming large flocks outside the breeding season.

Maintaining your shotgun is always important, especially in the off-season when it can be locked away for months on end without being used. Not only will regularly caring for your gun help to keep in it pristine condition but it will also ensure that no damage is being done while you are storing it away. Below, we have provided answers to our top six gun maintenance FAQs to help you maintain your most vital piece of shooting equipment: 

This week, plans have been approved to reintroduce white-tailed eagles to England in an attempt to revive the population 230 years after their extinction.