Volume V • Issue III

This issue of Fieldsports Journal is guest edited by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the most successful British entrepreneurs of all time. A passionate fly fisherman, he exclusively talks to us about the conservation project he’s involved with in a bid to reverse the worldwide decline of Atlantic salmon. The chairman and CEO of global chemicals and energy company is also about to launch his long-awaited no-frills 4X4, The Grenadier, which Sir Jim gives us the back story to as well as introducing us to its talented designer Toby Ecuyer. He also introduces us to his close friend, fellow petrolhead and fisherman Ben Cussons, who is the chairman of the RAC. Our front cover artist Michelle McCullagh, who is married to Olympic gold medalist Peter Wilson MBE, tells us about her life painting game and horses at home in rural Dorset and Montana-based writer Andrew McKean ruminates on why hills are just so alluring. The Atlantic Salmon Trust updates us on the cutting-edge technology the charity is using to further understand the plight of the endangered species. Plus all our regular contributors are in full force: James Percy reflects on the remarkable career of Ian Tennant as he retires from 40-years as a Spey ghillie and Ben Randall offers insight into breeding puppies for the first time. Not one to be missed!