The Field
For those in peril on the sea
A valuable aid to maritime safety, Britain’s lighthouses are also marvels of engineering; The Field picks five of its favourites
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
GROUSE-MOOR MANAGEMENT: A BURNING ISSUE
Is controlled rotational burning an important tool to preserve moorland, prevent wildfires and keep carbon in the soil – or should we ‘ban the burn’?
7 min |
August 2021
The Field
Sherry picking
The fortunes of this fortified wine rise and fall like the bow of a Spanish galleon – so what is behind this much-maligned drink’s current revival?
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
Community spirit
For too long the voice of the upland gamekeeper has gone unheard. Now, Regional Moorland Groups are providing them with a platform
6 min |
August 2021
The Field
Make way for the young thrusters
Don’t expect these youngsters to hang about –they’ll be over the gate before you get there
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
Electric dreams
How easy is it to convert your classic car to electric power – and is it worth the effort? That probably depends on whether you drive a Land Rover or a Ferrari
8 min |
August 2021
The Field
Bed and banquet
Reminiscing about the day’s sport over dinner is an essential part of a week in a sporting lodge – so it makes sense to splash out on a cook
8 min |
August 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Where mighty beasts mooch
Scotland is home to the finest stalking in the world and Alasdair Mitchell chooses the best places everyone ought to visit at least once
5 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
To bee or not to bee
A decline in insect numbers is disastrous for the grey partridge, but we can all do more to create some space for creepy crawlies, says WC
5 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Scouting for chances to promote our sport
By simply giving up a few hours of your time to volunteer with young people, you could help secure shooting’s future, believes Mike Swan
5 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Retail therapy is a Fairtrade
When it comes to shopping, there is no substitute for the Game Fair, says Philip Moss
5 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Building boundaries
Dogs need to know what they can do, where they can do it and for how long; Ellena Swift explains why she sets rules from day one
6 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Somewhere between sporting and effective
The riflescope has come a long way since the mid-19th century, says Graham Downing, but people have always grumbled about change
6 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Kennel Diary
With the Festival of Hunting due to start next week, the new season is gathering pace, says Harry Beeby
3 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Can soft-roaders cut it?
The range of options in the crossover market is mind-boggling, but Ed Coles steers through the choices and offers up his five top picks
7 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
An old dog embraces a smart modern trick
Summer has arrived and the pre-season to-do list at High Park is ever-growing — but a 10-day fishing trip won’t just happen by itself
5 min |
July 14, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Squirrels go up in smoke
Charlie accounts for a few greys on his latest foray into fieldsports with his dad, who hadn’t bargained for a fiddly extra job at the end
5 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Ways of a water polecat
The otter is indeed beautiful but, as a mustelid, it is far from harmless and is best controlled by hunting with hounds, argues J Ivester Lloyd
5 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Gaining some ground
Finding somewhere to shoot may not be as easy as it used to be, but being smart, polite and professional is a start, suggests Mark Ripley
6 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper
Moving to a minimum tillage system and drilling into a growing cover crop takes some getting used to, but that has got to be the way to go
3 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Volkswagen Touareg £61,540
The third generation of this German off-roader in hot-hatch clothing is capable of conquering anything that Ed Coles can throw at it
4 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Sights to bring cheer
There are 49 species of pheasant and many of them are under threat of extinction, largely due to habitat loss, says David Tomlinson
5 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Britain's top dog
Diggory Hadoke charts the labrador’s incredible journey all the way from Newfoundland to the forefront of the sporting scene
6 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Bold buck amid a barking chorus
What could be more enjoyable than an evening stalk for a muntjac with a passionate countryman who knows all there is to know about the sport and the quarry?
6 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
How To Whittle Away A Case Of ‘Stick Envy'
A well-chosen stick is a much-loved tool of the beater’s trade, so here Mike Swan explains how to make sure yours is a cut above the rest
6 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
The Healing Power Of Nature's Therapy
The pandemic has shone a spotlight on our mental health, but Barry Stoffell says that rural pursuits can help create perfect peace of mind
5 min |
June 30, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Time's up for terriers
A host of once-tenacious working breeds are in dire straits due to pampering pet owners and the Hunting Act, warns Sir Johnny Scott
6 min |
June 23, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Stalking Diary
With the finer weather come the cursed midges, meaning it is the ideal time to do some DMQ training in the south, with a muntjac thrown in
3 min |
June 23, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
No pictures, please
In a world dominated by social media, photos of quarry are stripped of context and used against us — it’s time to wise up, says Gethin Jones
6 min |
June 23, 2021
Shooting Times & Country
Travelling hopefully
While we want to encourage the young in fieldsports, spoon-feeding them is selfish and unhelpul in the long run, warns John Humphreys
5 min |