In this issue

Wine and sport at Tuffon Hall
Vineyard slopes produced fizzing partridges at this Essex shoot. Graham Downing reports.

Staring down the barrel
Dovetail or chopper-lump – and what’ s the difference? Luke Davison explains.

Please, sir, we want some more
Porridge is the perfect way to fuel a day in the field, says Rosie Macdonald..

Wine and sport came together as the beaters carefully blanked in the vineyard slopes, pushing the birds forward into a broad, grassy valley Tuffon Hall Halstead, Essex

A mosaic of carefully planned cover crops has created a testing partridge shoot as well as garnering a conservation award – and the birds here are not the only thing to fizz

8 mins

To have and to hold – safely

No one enjoys staring down the barrels of a gun, so adopt best practice when it comes to carrying yours, whether or not it is loaded

8 mins

Staring down the barrel of a gun

Don’t be distracted by the decoration – when choosing a new shotgun, barrel construction should be a top priority, too

6 mins

Caring for Old Faithful

Buying sustainably is good for both planet and pocket – and it creates a bond with your clothing that fast-fashion aficionados could never understand

7 mins

Seeing red

Would modernising our attire help buttress fieldsports – or does it simply risk losing an important tradition for no real gain?

7 mins

His Master's wrath

A great deal goes into the planning of a day’s hunting so woe betide those who upset the Master in the field

8 mins

The Flyfishers' founding fathers

Founded in 1884, the club was created for gentlemen with an interest in the art and study of fly-fishing – many of whom had ink in their veins

8 mins

Within their scenic and spacious grounds, resilience is built, pupils are equipped for life's realities and love and respect for the countryside are instilled

A curriculum that emphasises rural traditions and time outdoors better equips pupils to deal with what lies ahead – as these prep schools demonstrate

7 mins

The state of farming

Brexit, while posing challenges, could open doors for British farmers. However, a changing philosophy around our relationship with the natural world is unleashing more powerful forces

7 mins

Double standards

There has been a much-needed overhaul of breed standards, says David Tomlinson, although show and working animals are often still worlds apart. A Slumber spaniel, anyone?

4 mins

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The Field Magazine Description:

The Field is published monthly and dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love field sports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.