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The Field

Steeped in tradition

The British are famous for their love of a cuppa but the history of tea in this country has distinctly courtly origins

5 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

The future of firearms licensing

As a consultation on Britain's gun laws gets under way, it is imperative that the shooting public is not made to pay for failures caused by poor policing. Ensure your voice is heard, urges Graham Downing

4 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

Why moorland is a matter for us all

At the fourth Moorland Summit, conservationists of all stripes gathered to seek common ground in order to protect our moors and the species that rely on them

7 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

Heritage meets innovation

In a world exclusive, The Field is introduced to the Holland & Holland Noble, the new London-made shotgun from this most eminent gunmaker

6 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

The fol of follie

By turns impressive and delightfully eccentric, these quirky structures became a way for the aristocracy to express their individuality away from the practical constraints of the big house

6 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

Tenacious teckel

Dachshunds may be small and slightly comical but don't be fooled: these fierce little dogs have almost endless sporting potential

6 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

Going with the flow in a wet and wild landscape

The iconic lochs of Scotland's Flow Country offer trout fishermen one of the finest experiences in the sport

7 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

The workhorse of the Highlands

For centuries, the garron pony has been a steadfast companion to those who spend their time on the hill - a special partnership that continues to this day

7 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

A tricky topic to brooch

From Royal ribands to tartan sashes, these noble accessories are worn with pride by those entitled to them. But what do they really signify?

7 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

An unusual early percussion gun

Built by Samuel Nock, gunmaker-in-ordinary to four British monarchs, this elegant piece features some intriguing designs

2 min  |

August 2023
The Field

The Field

Art in the field

Tim Scott Bolton talks to Janet Menzies about his work for HM The King and the complexity of capturing true wilderness on canvas

3 min  |

August 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Land access 'putting the boot into ecosystems'

Wildlife could suffer under a proposed new countryside access act, leading conservationists warn. News that a future Labour government would legislate for a “default of access” to the British countryside, has troubled leading practical conservationists.

1 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Sandringham Estate comes under fire

The Guardian claims a number of crimes against wildlife, including rare birds of prey, have taken place on the royal estate since 2003

1 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Are clay grounds struggling?

Orston Shooting Ground has been placed on the market, prompting questions about the rising costs of running clay shooting businesses.

1 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Why the best dogs are a master of all trades

Rather than training for specific tasks, Ellena Swift explains why it is important to equip your dogs for a range of jobs on a shoot day

6 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Putting ex-layers to the test

Laurence Catlow hopes that his new stock of ex-layers will provide good sport while freeing up time for some much-needed fishing

4 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Make your own luck

Different attitudes lead to very different outcomes for Jim Old in this tale of two stalks, as he learns to take every opportunity as it comes

4 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Gamekeeper found guilty for dumping goshawks

The shooting community is in uproar after an appalling wildlife crime has once again cast a shadow over the country’s gamekeepers

1 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

The stalker's best breakfast

When he goes to help a local keeper, Leon Challis-Davies also has a crack at muntjac

5 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Round-the-clock reconnaissance

Mat Manning puts the HikMicro M15 4G Trail Camera to the test

4 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

A sporting life in Africa

Aidan Hartley recalls the thrill of fighting back against armed cattle rustlers

3 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Kennel Diary

Harry Beeby spends an enjoyable but hot day judging at the Mendip Farmers' Hunt puppy show

2 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

BEAT PROFILE - West Learmouth

Don't pass up the opportunity to fish the finest pools of the Tweed, with some of the best catch-per-rod ratios in the UK, says Sam Carlisle

2 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Stalking Diary

As Chris Dalton looks forward to the upcoming spectacle of the roe rut, he advises patience and self-control when it comes to using calls

3 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Upland keeper

Recent wildfires are a great example of why policymakers must not lose sight of the importance of traditional skills, says Lindsay Waddell

3 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Spotting muntjac in high cover

Tackling the deer population at Grimsthorpe Castle is no small task, but ZEISS's new thermal monocular can help stalkers cut through the cover to find their quarry

5 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Time to take action

Bill Harriman reflects on the most important consultation on gun ownership for three decades and urges us all to respond

4 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

The Scandi approach

Patrick Laurie returns from Finland with great respect for Nordic curlew conservation, but what can we learn from them?

6 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Country Diary

Nesting swallows have become watchful guardians over the farm, and their unmistakable call alerts Patrick Laurie to the threat of a vixen

3 min  |

July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country

Growing up fast

Richard Negus learns Charlie is definitely no longer 'The Boy' while fishing for chub on the Broads

5 min  |

July 12, 2023