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In this issue

How to master double gunning
An elegant tradition with teamwork at its heart

When a Macnab becomes a Macnot
The highs and lows of the ultimate sporting feat

Relishing a purple patch
Scottish islands, border terriers and Britannia

There's no silver bullet for grouse

More and better research is crucial if we are to clearly understand the many and interlinked factors limiting red grouse recovery on our moors, says the GWCT's Dr Nick Hesford

There's no silver bullet for grouse0

3 mins

City-sized areas of moorland disappearing, new report finds

An area of heather moorland the size of Birmingham is being lost every year, a study undertaken by The Heather Trust has revealed.

City-sized areas of moorland disappearing, new report finds1

1 mins

Cost of rural crime in Wales at highest in decades

The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has praised the 'power of collaboration' that has resulted in the overall cost of rural crime falling by 16.5% last year.

Cost of rural crime in Wales at highest in decades2

1 mins

One good deed...

British soldiers make Everest history while raising more than £92,000

One good deed...3

1 mins

Does prescribed burning have an image problem?

GWCT spotlight: a burning issue

Does prescribed burning have an image problem?4

1 mins

Serious concern over potentially 'polluting' poultry unit on floodplain

News that the Environment Agency has now escalated a letter of concern to a 'formal objection' has been welcomed as a 'game changer' by campaigners in Berkshire's Kennet Valley.

1 mins

High jinks at Hilldrop

A charity shoot, country fair and auction raise £400,000 for a range of deserving causes

High jinks at Hilldrop6

1 mins

Skinner’s World Cup

Top dogs and their handlers gather for one of Europe’s premier working tests

Skinner’s World Cup7

1 mins

Jimmy Doherty

The farmer, television presenter and rare-breeds champion tells Alec Marsh of his mission to bring Britain's increasingly urbanised population back to nature

Jimmy Doherty8

4 mins

Cross-sector collaboration

Sustainable solutions for land use require a joined-up approach.

Cross-sector collaboration9

2 mins

The Twelfth, travel and tweeds

While a 1,000-mile drive to the moors calls for reliability over tradition, where your threads are concerned the older and hairier the better, say Neil and Serena Cross

The Twelfth, travel and tweeds10

3 mins

Sport like no other

In the first of a new series, sporting agent Mungo Ingleby reflects on the ever-evolving but enduring appeal of the incomparable Scottish grouse

Sport like no other11

3 mins

Thomas de Grey

While he is best remembered for his record bags and prowess with a sporting gun, Lord Walsingham's achievements extend far beyond the field, says Sir Johnny Scott

Thomas de Grey12

4 mins

The art of grouse

While depictions of Lagopus scotica remained relatively elusive into the early years of the 19th century, this most sporting of gamebirds soon hit its artistic apogee, inspiring generations of painters, sculptors and craftsmen

The art of grouse13

7 mins

The art of double gunning

Double gunning is one of our greatest sporting traditions but there is far more to it than simply carrying a second shotgun

The art of double gunning14

6 mins

When a Macnab becomes a Macnot

An attempt at the feat of a sporting lifetime is filled with highs and lows. However, whether congratulations or commiserations are in order at day's end, the journey is truly unforgettable

When a Macnab becomes a Macnot15

9 mins

All the fun, none of the hassle

For those with land but limited time and capital, allowing someone else to run a shoot there in return for a host’s day’ is becoming increasingly common

All the fun, none of the hassle16

6 mins

Solution or delusion?

Rewilding advocates believe reintroducing animals such as lynx will boost Britain's biodiversity but the real question is whether there is truly a place for large carnivores in our countryside

Solution or delusion?17

7 mins

Casting a fly in Kenya

An invitation to address the illustrious Kenya Fly Fishers' Club is an honour made even more special by the chance to fish its delightful highland rivers

Casting a fly in Kenya18

7 mins

The maps that matter

Whether they claim to lead us to treasure or merely to lunch after the third drive, maps don't just tell us where we are; they tell us who we are

The maps that matter19

6 mins

Gimcrack's greatest legacy

Despite his small size, this game little horse made a huge impression on the racing scene, inspiring the formation of one of the oldest clubs in the world

Gimcrack's greatest legacy20

6 mins

From sport to sofa

Combining temperament and working instinct in a handily compact package, the border terrier is a favourite among families and sporting sorts alike

From sport to sofa21

7 mins

The allure of island life

APART FROM for two hours either side of low tide, the island of Oronsay stands alone off the south side of Colonsay in the Inner Hebrides.

The allure of island life22

7 mins

A yacht for the ages

From undertaking humanitarian missions to hosting Royal honeymoons, the revered Britannia has a history that continues to captivate millions

A yacht for the ages23

7 mins

When Clubland goes to war

The gentlemen's club is one of Britain's great institutions - both in peace and during times of conflict - and its influence spread far beyond its traditional London heartland

When Clubland goes to war24

7 mins

Art in the field

Whether it is painting or sculpture, authenticity is key for wildlife artist Terence Lambert.

Art in the field25

3 mins

Disrupting the disrupters

Auction houses are increasingly embracing online platforms, offering keen bargain hunters a more affordable - or even free - way to scratch their itch, says Roger Field

Disrupting the disrupters26

5 mins

A good sight better

Now commonplace on sporting rifles, modern scopes trace their origins back to Colonel David Davidson, an innovative sportsman and soldier, says Mark Murray-Flutter

A good sight better27

2 mins

A point of pride

Whether they are galloping effortlessly over the heather or holding a point to rigid perfection, Britain's pointing dogs are a sight to behold, says David Tomlinson

A point of pride28

4 mins

William Powell Princeps

Small changes can make a significant difference to a gun’s handling, as this attractive single-trigger over-and-under demonstrates, says Michael Yardley

William Powell Princeps29

2 mins

In service with a smile

Charting the restoration of a walled garden under the steady hand of Harry Dodson, The Victorian Kitchen Garden is a delightful slice of gardening history, says Ursula Buchan

In service with a smile30

3 mins

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The Field Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Fishing_Hunting

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

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.

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