The Field
We must take the lead on lead
As a ban on lead shot nears full implementation, shooting faces a pivotal moment of change but also opportunity
4 min |
September 2025
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Ploughing our own furrow
The beloved little grey Fergie changed the face of farming forever but the heavy horses it replaced still have the power to captivate an audience
3 min |
September 2025
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Country estate of the month
Bapton Manor, Warminster, Wiltshire
1 min |
September 2025
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Captain Ronnie Wallace
The legendary huntsman forged a formidable reputation with the Heythrop and led from the front with the Masters of Foxhounds Association
4 min |
September 2025
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THE HISTORY OF THE FIELD IN A DOZEN PROBLEMS WHEN THE 'FIRST' IS TOO GLORIOUS
WHAT COULD be more British than chuntering about the tail end of an Indian summer while striding through golden fields of stubble in pursuit of early-season partridges?
2 min |
September 2025
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Reaching for broader horizons
Bright sparks, fungi feasts and a countryman's tale through the seasons
3 min |
September 2025
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Anything but a bore
THE 28-BORE is enjoying something of a renaissance.
8 min |
September 2025
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Summer in full swing
Friends and contributors descend for The Field's annual Game Fair gathering
1 min |
September 2025
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Harry Meade
The eventing world number one talks to Madeleine Silver about his early experiences, career highs and lows and his pursuit of perfection ahead of this year's Burghley Horse Trials
4 min |
September 2025
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GWCT dinner
An unforgettable evening in support of British wildlife and countryside conservation
1 min |
September 2025
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Wild beauty in a bottle
Harnessing the power of native flowers and herbs, a new breed of beauty brands is giving centuries-old botany a modern and sustainable twist
7 min |
September 2025
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The world at their feet
Skiing to the South Pole, rowing the Atlantic, riding across Patagonia and scaling Mont Blanc - meet four female explorers who are blazing a trail
7 min |
September 2025
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Taking the plunge
A century and a half ago Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim the English Channel, a feat that captured the imagination of a nation
7 min |
September 2025
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The enduring magic of harvest
Though transformed by modern technology, this pivotal period in the farming calendar remains steeped in tradition, ritual and nostalgia
7 min |
September 2025
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A hunt reborn
Drawing inspiration from the British hunting community but with Pakistan's culture and traditions at the forefront, the renowned Peshawar Vale Hunt is being returned to its former glory
8 min |
September 2025
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Unexpected trout
A day spent chasing the plentiful, pristine wild brown trout that reside in small streams up and down the country proves the best sport doesn't always come with a hefty price tag attached
7 min |
September 2025
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Gentlemen, draw your swords
As a long-awaited sale of arms and armour arrives, Roger Field prepares to do battle over some choice lots. But will he land the 'killing blow'?
6 min |
September 2025
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Beretta 688 Performance
Offering impressive specification and extensive adjustability at a competitive price, this new Sporter looks good and shoots steadily
4 min |
September 2025
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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
3 min |
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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
4 min |
August 2025
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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
6 min |
August 2025
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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
7 min |
August 2025
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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
6 min |
August 2025
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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
2 min |
August 2025
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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
7 min |
August 2025
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Cross-sector collaboration
Sustainable solutions for land use require a joined-up approach.
2 min |
August 2025
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One good deed...
British soldiers make Everest history while raising more than £92,000
1 min |
August 2025
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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.
1 min |
August 2025
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Does prescribed burning have an image problem?
GWCT spotlight: a burning issue
1 min |
August 2025
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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
3 min |