IT'S our favourite time of year, Autumn hunting is in full swing and hunters around the country are bouncing down the roads getting fit for the season ahead, after a well-deserved summer holiday.

We have travelled the country to bring you exclusive features, tips and advice on all things hunting. Scroll down to see what we have in store and for full access to all articles.

CHALLENGES TO HUNTING IN THE 21st CENTURY by Noel Mullins

Changes in farming practices and the development of major roadways are just some of the challenges facing mounted hunting in the 21st century, but thankfully hunting in Ireland has never been so popular. For more on this story click here.

THE FUTURE OF HUNTING IS LOOKING BRIGHT by Leanne O'Sullivan

Three young hunt members, from around the country, give their opinion on hunting in Ireland and share what they enjoy about it most. To find out what TJ Dillon (Kildare), Ciaran Bourke (Limerick) and Jack Deegan (Kildare) had to say click here.

WIN A DAY'S HUNTING FOR TWO WITH THE KILDARE FOXHOUNDS

All you have to do is answer one simple question click here for more details.

HERE COME THE GIRLS by Sarah Conway

Hunting side saddle is proving more an more popular, to find out more about this age-old tradition and how you can get involved click here.

FEEDING YOUR HUNTER IN PREPARATION FOR THE SEASON

Sarah Stoneham, Veterinary Nutritionist at TopSpec, discusses the do's and don'ts when it comes to feeding a hunter. To read her tips and advice click here.

COMMON HUNTING INJURIES AND THEIR TREATMENT

Equine veterinarian, Michael Keane MVB, has plenty of experience dealing with injuries picked up in the hunting field, click here for his expert advice.

DEVELOPING THE 'FIFTH LEG'

Leanne O'Sullivan talks to Ciaran Moran and Alyson Keane of MK Sport Horses about the benefits of hunting young horses. Click here to read more about it.

HUNTING HOLIDAYS ARE THE BEST HOLIDAYS by Dickie Power

Swap your sun hat and swim suit for a patey and hunt coat, Dickie Power has the inside track when it comes to hunting holidays at home and abroad. Click here for more.

TEND TO YOUR HUNTERS TIRED BODY AND LEGS

Leanne O'Sullivan talks to Kay Russell the developer of Equi-Ni-icE products, about how the products treat inflammation, swelling and bruising of muscles, tendons and ligaments. More on this here.

WHAT PEOPLE LOOK FOR IN AN IRISH HUNTER

Leanne O’Sullivan talks to horse dealer, Jim Derwin, who sells between 70 and 100 hunters each year. For more click here.

NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HUNTERS

Catherine Whitehouse, Nutritional Specialist at Kentucky Equine Research, describes how to modify your hunters diet based on breed, management and workload. Click here for more.

STYLE AND SAFETY COMBINED WITH CHARLES OWEN

The safety experts at Charles Owen offer their advice on choosing a hat for hunting, click here for more.