The Sporting Lodge Journal
Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.
The Glorious Twelfth : A Brief History
Table of Contents The early beginnings – 1773 Licenses change the game – 1831 The sport grows in popularity – 1853 The impact of rationing – 1940s/50s The Glorious Twelfth...
The Glorious Twelfth : A Brief History
Table of Contents The early beginnings – 1773 Licenses change the game – 1831 The sport grows in popularity – 1853 The impact of rationing – 1940s/50s The Glorious Twelfth...
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Why Is Regular Gun Maintenance Essential?
Following the end of the shooting season, we explain the importance of keeping your kit clean and in top condition. Equally as important as the rules & routines that surround...
Why Is Regular Gun Maintenance Essential?
Following the end of the shooting season, we explain the importance of keeping your kit clean and in top condition. Equally as important as the rules & routines that surround...
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EVENT - City To Valley Walk - 30/07/22
Join Fjallraven Manchester as we re-connect with nature through a largely traffic-free escape from the city to the tranquil Mersey Valley. Stage 1 of the GM Ringway. Are you ready...
EVENT - City To Valley Walk - 30/07/22
Join Fjallraven Manchester as we re-connect with nature through a largely traffic-free escape from the city to the tranquil Mersey Valley. Stage 1 of the GM Ringway. Are you ready...
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Top 5 Summer Essentials
With temperatures rising and BBQs on the way, we have put together a guide to summer essentials. These pieces are practical and stylish, helping you prepare for the heat. Whether...
Top 5 Summer Essentials
With temperatures rising and BBQs on the way, we have put together a guide to summer essentials. These pieces are practical and stylish, helping you prepare for the heat. Whether...
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Clay Shooting Sim Days: Clay Days Explained
As the popularity of clay shooting surges, how does it stack up to the real thing? Why simulated game days are growing Over the past few decades, simulated game days...
Clay Shooting Sim Days: Clay Days Explained
As the popularity of clay shooting surges, how does it stack up to the real thing? Why simulated game days are growing Over the past few decades, simulated game days...
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The Best Of British Brands
In celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, we are showcasing the best of British brands that we stock here at The Sporting Lodge. Britain has produced some of the greatest...
The Best Of British Brands
In celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, we are showcasing the best of British brands that we stock here at The Sporting Lodge. Britain has produced some of the greatest...
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Fjällräven Conscious Hunting: A Year-Round Syst...
Fjällräven’s “conscious hunting” approach puts respect for nature first, backed by quiet, hard-wearing kit designed to adapt across the seasons. This guide explains the clothing families, layering, fabrics, and what...
Fjällräven Conscious Hunting: A Year-Round Syst...
Fjällräven’s “conscious hunting” approach puts respect for nature first, backed by quiet, hard-wearing kit designed to adapt across the seasons. This guide explains the clothing families, layering, fabrics, and what...
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What Makes Westley Richards a Leading Name in B...
Westley Richards is one of the oldest surviving traditional gun and rifle makers in the world. Their name is a guarantee of premium quality and uncompromising performance. These days, Westley...
What Makes Westley Richards a Leading Name in B...
Westley Richards is one of the oldest surviving traditional gun and rifle makers in the world. Their name is a guarantee of premium quality and uncompromising performance. These days, Westley...
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The Real Brady Bunch
Brady brothers John and Albert started their company in Birmingham in 1887. In the beginning they earned a living making leather gun cases, though over the years their expertise was...
The Real Brady Bunch
Brady brothers John and Albert started their company in Birmingham in 1887. In the beginning they earned a living making leather gun cases, though over the years their expertise was...
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Tokyo 2020: The Shooting Lowdown
With the delayed but much-anticipated Tokyo Olympic Games just around the corner, we get to grips with the many forms of shooting that will be gracing our screens over the...
Tokyo 2020: The Shooting Lowdown
With the delayed but much-anticipated Tokyo Olympic Games just around the corner, we get to grips with the many forms of shooting that will be gracing our screens over the...
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Why Helinox Chairs Are Ideal for Hiking?
Helinox chairs are highly valued for hiking and backpacking due to their exceptional combination of lightweight design, portability, and durability. They provide supportive and comfortable seating while adding minimal weight...
Why Helinox Chairs Are Ideal for Hiking?
Helinox chairs are highly valued for hiking and backpacking due to their exceptional combination of lightweight design, portability, and durability. They provide supportive and comfortable seating while adding minimal weight...
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Introducing Our Monthly Dog Competition...
As big lovers of dogs and their many beautiful forms, we’re filled with blissful joy every time we see a four-legged friend appear on our feed, and more often than...
Introducing Our Monthly Dog Competition...
As big lovers of dogs and their many beautiful forms, we’re filled with blissful joy every time we see a four-legged friend appear on our feed, and more often than...
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Sasta: By Hunters, For Hunters
Led by their upmost respect for nature, Sasta are a brand that encapsulates the slow paced & considerate culture that is synonymous with their homeland of Finland. Placing grave importance...
Sasta: By Hunters, For Hunters
Led by their upmost respect for nature, Sasta are a brand that encapsulates the slow paced & considerate culture that is synonymous with their homeland of Finland. Placing grave importance...
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Catching Up With UK Photographer, Rupert Porpora
As advocates of the UK’s beautiful scenery and how the landscape effortlessly lends itself to image-making, here at The Sporting Lodge, we always keep an eye out for photographers that...
Catching Up With UK Photographer, Rupert Porpora
As advocates of the UK’s beautiful scenery and how the landscape effortlessly lends itself to image-making, here at The Sporting Lodge, we always keep an eye out for photographers that...
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Kånken Art Launching on World Oceans Day
Fjällräven Kånken Art 2021 launched on World Oceans Day with designs by Linn Fritz. Inspired by ocean plastics, this special edition raises awareness of marine pollution while supporting Fjällräven’s Arctic...
Kånken Art Launching on World Oceans Day
Fjällräven Kånken Art 2021 launched on World Oceans Day with designs by Linn Fritz. Inspired by ocean plastics, this special edition raises awareness of marine pollution while supporting Fjällräven’s Arctic...
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Why YETI Coolers Excel for Outdoor Adventures?
YETI coolers excel for outdoor adventures due to their exceptional durability, ice retention, and innovative design, making them dependable for a range of outdoor activities. Built with rotomoulded construction and...
Why YETI Coolers Excel for Outdoor Adventures?
YETI coolers excel for outdoor adventures due to their exceptional durability, ice retention, and innovative design, making them dependable for a range of outdoor activities. Built with rotomoulded construction and...
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Fjällräven Manchester Re-Opens Its Doors
Manchester Fjällräven has reopened its doors in St Anne’s Square! Fully restocked after lockdown, the store offers the latest Spring–Summer gear, including High Coast Hydratic and Abisko ranges. Enjoy a...
Fjällräven Manchester Re-Opens Its Doors
Manchester Fjällräven has reopened its doors in St Anne’s Square! Fully restocked after lockdown, the store offers the latest Spring–Summer gear, including High Coast Hydratic and Abisko ranges. Enjoy a...
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Sunspel: Luxury Essential British Wear
With a decorated history spanning over 160 years, Sunspel are a British Heritage brand with a difference. Established in a time of earth-shattering change, Sunspel was founded by Thomas Hill...
Sunspel: Luxury Essential British Wear
With a decorated history spanning over 160 years, Sunspel are a British Heritage brand with a difference. Established in a time of earth-shattering change, Sunspel was founded by Thomas Hill...
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Turkey Season: Can you tell your Toms from your...
With turkey season approaching for our friends across the pond, we thought it apt to delve deeper into the nature of the turkey shoot and the various regulations of the...
Turkey Season: Can you tell your Toms from your...
With turkey season approaching for our friends across the pond, we thought it apt to delve deeper into the nature of the turkey shoot and the various regulations of the...
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Filson Tin Cloth: What It Is, How It’s Made and...
Filson Tin Cloth is waxed duck canvas built for hard use. Learn how it’s made, why it sheds wind and rain, and how it’s used across Filson jackets, clothing and...
Filson Tin Cloth: What It Is, How It’s Made and...
Filson Tin Cloth is waxed duck canvas built for hard use. Learn how it’s made, why it sheds wind and rain, and how it’s used across Filson jackets, clothing and...
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The Story of Ralph Lauren's 'Preppy Bear'
The Origins of the Ralph Lauren Polo Bear The Polo Bear is an enduring emblem of the Ralph Lauren brand, born from a whimsical idea and a fondness for teddy...
The Story of Ralph Lauren's 'Preppy Bear'
The Origins of the Ralph Lauren Polo Bear The Polo Bear is an enduring emblem of the Ralph Lauren brand, born from a whimsical idea and a fondness for teddy...
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