The Sporting Lodge Journal

The Sporting Lodge Journal

Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.

Fisherman Carrying Yeti Cooler Standing in Boat on Lake

Why YETI Coolers Excel for Outdoor Adventures?

YETI coolers are widely known for durable construction, strong ice retention and practical design for time outdoors. This guide explains why YETI coolers have built such a strong reputation, from...

Why YETI Coolers Excel for Outdoor Adventures?

YETI coolers are widely known for durable construction, strong ice retention and practical design for time outdoors. This guide explains why YETI coolers have built such a strong reputation, from...

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Hunter With Gun Wearing Full Camouflage Camo Clothing

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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Hunters wearing Filson Tin Cloth jackets and durable outdoor clothing in rugged terrain, built for harsh weather conditions

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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Ralph Lauren Polo Preppy Bear Embroidered Logo

The Story of Ralph Lauren's 'Preppy Bear'

The Ralph Lauren Polo Bear has become one of the most recognisable symbols in the brand’s history, appearing across knitwear, shirts, T-shirts and collector pieces for more than three decades....

The Story of Ralph Lauren's 'Preppy Bear'

The Ralph Lauren Polo Bear has become one of the most recognisable symbols in the brand’s history, appearing across knitwear, shirts, T-shirts and collector pieces for more than three decades....

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Traditional Burns Night Dish, Haggis, Broccoli and Potato Wedges

Celebrating Burns Night: Venison Haggis Recipe

Born over 220 years ago, today marks the birth of one of Scotland's most applauded poets, Robert Burns. A pivotal figure in shaping Scottish culture with his wisely chosen words,...

Celebrating Burns Night: Venison Haggis Recipe

Born over 220 years ago, today marks the birth of one of Scotland's most applauded poets, Robert Burns. A pivotal figure in shaping Scottish culture with his wisely chosen words,...

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Logo on Musto HTX Keepers Jacket Colour Dark Moss

Introducing Musto HTX

Musto HTX was developed as a more technical extension of Musto’s country clothing, built for demanding ground, wet weather and active use in the field. This guide explains what the...

Introducing Musto HTX

Musto HTX was developed as a more technical extension of Musto’s country clothing, built for demanding ground, wet weather and active use in the field. This guide explains what the...

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Dubarry Womens Boots

How Dubarry Became a Leader in Boots and Countr...

Dubarry became a leader in boots and countrywear by growing from a small Galway co-operative into a brand known for practical leather footwear, marine innovation and weather-ready country clothing. This...

How Dubarry Became a Leader in Boots and Countr...

Dubarry became a leader in boots and countrywear by growing from a small Galway co-operative into a brand known for practical leather footwear, marine innovation and weather-ready country clothing. This...

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National Memorial American Presidents Carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

The United States' Most Sporting Presidents

Table of Contents George Washington: Grover Cleveland: Dwight D Eisenhower: Theodore Roosevelt: Jimmy Carter: Stemming back to the land of the frontier and the early settlers that conquered the wilderness,...

The United States' Most Sporting Presidents

Table of Contents George Washington: Grover Cleveland: Dwight D Eisenhower: Theodore Roosevelt: Jimmy Carter: Stemming back to the land of the frontier and the early settlers that conquered the wilderness,...

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The Glorious Twelfth Group With Hunting Dogs Out Hunting on the Moors

The History of the Glorious 12th

The 12 th of August, or more commonly known as The Glorious Twelfth, is a coveted day for the sporting community of the United Kingdom. As purveyors of the finest...

The History of the Glorious 12th

The 12 th of August, or more commonly known as The Glorious Twelfth, is a coveted day for the sporting community of the United Kingdom. As purveyors of the finest...

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Red Sky Over Lake and Mountain Backdrop

Photographer of the Day: Paul Zizka

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I am a mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. I grew up in Quebec City, made my way...

Photographer of the Day: Paul Zizka

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I am a mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. I grew up in Quebec City, made my way...

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Green rolling countryside with row of trees

Photographer of the Day: Martin Rak

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I live and work in Prague, Czech Republic with my wife Tereza and little son Tom. Since childhood I have always...

Photographer of the Day: Martin Rak

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I live and work in Prague, Czech Republic with my wife Tereza and little son Tom. Since childhood I have always...

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Photographer George Gunn captures a Springer Spaniel in a wooden hunting blind. Heartwarming portrait of a hunting dog in the field.

Photographer of the Day: George Gunn

Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name is George Gunn, I grew up in the angmering park estate in West Sussex, it was the best childhood...

Photographer of the Day: George Gunn

Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name is George Gunn, I grew up in the angmering park estate in West Sussex, it was the best childhood...

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A rider in outdoor attire leading a pack horse across an open field with mountains in the background.

Photographer of the Day: Jack Harding

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’m British, born in a small town in North Yorkshire and spent most of my childhood playing football or in nature....

Photographer of the Day: Jack Harding

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’m British, born in a small town in North Yorkshire and spent most of my childhood playing football or in nature....

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Woman standing on a Log With a Fjallraven Backpack Looking at Forest Over a Lake

Photographer of the Day: Marvin Walter

Tell us a bit about you and your background: Hi, I’m Marvin Walter, a 23 year old travel and adventure photographer and Instagram content creator (@marvin_walter) from Germany. I was...

Photographer of the Day: Marvin Walter

Tell us a bit about you and your background: Hi, I’m Marvin Walter, a 23 year old travel and adventure photographer and Instagram content creator (@marvin_walter) from Germany. I was...

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Vintage Smokey Bear illustration promoting forest fire prevention, associated with Filson. Iconic campaign featuring Smokey Bear educating on wildfire safety.

Why Is Smokey Bear Still Important Today?

Smokey Bear is still important today because he remains one of the clearest public reminders that wildfire prevention depends on individual responsibility. Created in the United States during the Second...

Why Is Smokey Bear Still Important Today?

Smokey Bear is still important today because he remains one of the clearest public reminders that wildfire prevention depends on individual responsibility. Created in the United States during the Second...

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View of Lake with Forest and Snow Covered Mountains in the Background

Photographer of the Day: Sage Stephens

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’ve been taking photos for around 11 years. Being an artist is a driving passion in my life. I started by...

Photographer of the Day: Sage Stephens

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’ve been taking photos for around 11 years. Being an artist is a driving passion in my life. I started by...

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Man Fishing in Lake Wearing Patagona Waterproof Waders

Patagonia Fishing: The Right Angle on Waders an...

Patagonia is widely known for outerwear and everyday clothing, but its fishing range follows the same practical approach: dependable gear built for hard use, long days outside and repair over...

Patagonia Fishing: The Right Angle on Waders an...

Patagonia is widely known for outerwear and everyday clothing, but its fishing range follows the same practical approach: dependable gear built for hard use, long days outside and repair over...

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Galloping Horse and Rider Polo Ralph Lauren

Who put the ‘Polo’ in the Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt?

The Ralph Lauren Polo shirt is one of the most recognisable pieces in menswear, but the word “Polo” did not begin with Ralph Lauren. This article looks at how the...

Who put the ‘Polo’ in the Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt?

The Ralph Lauren Polo shirt is one of the most recognisable pieces in menswear, but the word “Polo” did not begin with Ralph Lauren. This article looks at how the...

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Single Brown Red Wing Shoe Est 1905

Red Wing Repairs in the UK: Resoling and Recraf...

One of the main advantages of well-made leather boots is that they can often be repaired rather than replaced. If the soles are worn but the uppers are still sound,...

Red Wing Repairs in the UK: Resoling and Recraf...

One of the main advantages of well-made leather boots is that they can often be repaired rather than replaced. If the soles are worn but the uppers are still sound,...

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Clay Shooter James Bradley-Day Aiming Shotgun

The James Bradley-May Interview

Though scarcely out of his teens, James Bradley-Day is already a World Champion clay shooter and in high demand for his expert instructing services (via his business JBD Sporting). Impressed...

The James Bradley-May Interview

Though scarcely out of his teens, James Bradley-Day is already a World Champion clay shooter and in high demand for his expert instructing services (via his business JBD Sporting). Impressed...

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Purdy Shotgun and Tweed Field Jacket

Why Purdey’s Lightweight Tweed Suits Outdoor Li...

Blending refined elegance with tradition and technology, the new Purdey collection at The Sporting Lodge showcases the finest Scottish tweed and cashmere, combined with modern garment innovations to create lighter,...

Why Purdey’s Lightweight Tweed Suits Outdoor Li...

Blending refined elegance with tradition and technology, the new Purdey collection at The Sporting Lodge showcases the finest Scottish tweed and cashmere, combined with modern garment innovations to create lighter,...

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