In this week's issue get advice on planning next season's covercrops, gundog training with NOBs and Pintail visits Ireland...

In this issue: Shooting on a small but productive patch in Somerset Shotgun test: a fine pair of Beretta Diamond Pigeon 28-bores Ian Barnett is out controlling vermin with his son, a young novice airgunner Get advice on planning and planting next season's covercrops From the beaters' hut: why the Guns keep the beaters in laughs all season! Fowling, woodcock and snipe: more tales from Pintail's Irish adventures Mick Badshot is in awe of the wild boar when he does battle in Germany Graham Downing enjoys a Christmas flight with plenty of time for reflection Taking Stock: ST looks at the effect bad eyesight can have on your shooting A gundog training day organised by NOBs in East Anglia