“Tenkara” is the traditional form of Japanese fly fishing. Although you can make a literal translation that means “From the Heavens”, at least one origin of the word is a local term for flying...
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that most people, especially from towns and cities, don’t understand why people shoot game so would be somehow against it by default. This is magnified... -
Categories ShootingFieldsports, Intimidation and Petitions
Although The Yorkshire Gent is primarily a lifestyle site, we felt that the issue of intimidation by some who oppose fieldsports needed covering. Intimidation can take many forms, from groups of saboteurs in balaclavas following... -
If you’re interested in having your brand or business featured on the site, please get in touch via the contact form. If there’s one thing which sets apart brands who produce goods for the fieldsports industry,... -
Categories WhiskyScottish Whisky Regions Map
Use the interactive Scottish whisky regions map below to find out more about the six whisky regions of Scotland. Our friend Andrew from The Amateur Drammer has kindly provided three great recommendations from each... -
Categories WhiskyThe Wright Wine Company, Skipton
It’s not every day you walk into a shop and immediately feel raw excitement running through your veins. It all started a couple of years ago. Take yourself back, we’re in Edinburgh. I’d love... -
Whether it’s your first or 50th game shoot, you want to look the part. Some things are frowned upon (camo for instance) so you need to get it right. If you want to learn... -
Categories WhiskyA Beginner’s Guide to Scotch Whisky
This article aims to be a beginner’s guide to whisky and looks to debunk and demystify some of the jargon and terminology you may find printed on your whisky label. I hope that after... -
Driven pheasant shooting is probably the first thing that comes to mind when people think of game shooting. These shoots take place across the UK and although big days can be expensive, there are...
