The Field
Top of the props
Crafting everything from willow baskets and pots to intricate military regalia for Stage and screen, Britain’s artisans are playing their supporting role to perfection
7 min |
July 2023
The Field
Health and happy homes first
Choosing whether to breed a litter from your working bitch is a big decision with many factors to consider, the least of which should be the potential profit, says David Tomlinson
4 min |
July 2023
The Field
Jess Burgess
The Olympic Skeet hotshot on navigating the fine balance between the bustle of a City career and the pursuit of competitive shooting
3 min |
July 2023
The Field
Clay shooting for game shots
Everything the fieldsportsman needs to know about clay shooting, from gun choice, technique and stance to how to tackle specific targets
10 min |
July 2023
The Field
A load off your mind
Good loaders can make all the difference to a day in the field and many are pursuing a professional qualification to deepen their knowledge
7 min |
July 2023
The Field
Let it always be there
This summer, in halls and marquees across the land, gardeners will gather for one of the most anticipated events in the community calendar: the village flower show. Ursula Buchan explains its enduring appeal
3 min |
July 2023
The Field
Running up that hill
Hillclimbing may be one of the simplest forms of motorsport but it is also among the most thrilling, delivering daring feats of speed in spectacular rural settings
7 min |
July 2023
The Field
Courts of appeal
The ancient pastime of real tennis is enjoying a renaissance, with devotees drawn not only by the sport itself but also by the distinctive buildings that house it
7 min |
July 2023
The Field
Why The Game Fair is beyond compare
Since 1958, The Game Fair has been a stirring annual celebration of fieldsports and country life, and this year the event is marking its 65th anniversary
6 min |
July 2023
The Field
HT SHERINGHAM: 'The angler might travel very much farther and fare very much worse'
Tracing the footsteps of fishing writer and Field angling editor HT Sheringham, whose works capture the moments of sunshine and shadow in a fisherman's life
6 min |
July 2023
The Field
A gundog for the 21st century
Graceful, intelligent and with incredible sporting instinct, the English setter is the perfect field companion in the age of sustainability
7 min |
July 2023
Shooting Times & Country
JOTTINGS FOR WILDFOWLERS
The new season is fast approaching, so now's the time to get all your gear sorted and make sure everything is in good working order
2 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Stalking Diary
Long daylight hours through June make for some challenging stalking conditions, and Chris looks back at the start of his guiding career
2 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A summer of top-notch sport
While success with a rod or gun isn't always guaranteed, Laurence Catlow perseveres and finds plenty to enjoy
5 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Hooked in to a fighter
Keen to cook on the bank, Leon Challis-Davies reels in a rainbow and whips up a barbecued fish special
4 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Time to make a splash
With warm weather finally upon us, it's the perfect opportunity to improve your dog's confidence in the water
4 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
True all-round HPRs
David Tomlinson investigates why the German longhaired pointer hasn't caught on, with the wirehaired vizsla a more popular choice
5 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Not a good start for salmon
It’s been a difficult start to the salmon fishing season, with many anglers reporting a noticeable lack of fish
1 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Defra under fire for general licence failure
BASC has announced it will prepare legal proceedings against the Government body, while Wild Justice is also planning to take action
1 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
The secret behind consistent shooting
It's something many Guns never consider, writes Guy Maddocks, but correct gunfit makes a colossal difference to your accuracy over time
6 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A sporting life in Africa
A chance meeting with a former soldier reveals a famed tale of bravery and deceit
3 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A few pigs on your shoot
Using livestock as a conservation partner on your patch might not be a quick fix, but it really does work
5 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Getting the most bang for your buck
With a hurried need for copper ammunition, Will Pocklington turns to Corinium Rifle Range for professional assistance on a bespoke load
7 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Clear observation without a hefty outlay
Mat Manning puts Konus's affordable Mission HD 10x42 WA binoculars through their paces on his woodland pest control rounds
3 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Learning the ropes
A course for would-be game shots proves useful to Jim Old, but he can't help but wonder what more experienced hands would make of it
5 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Glasgow Boy's painting hung
The National Gallery in Edinburgh has acquired a water colour painting by Joseph Crawhall (1861– 1913), one of the Glasgow Boys, a revolutionary group of young painters who pioneered modernism in Scottish art
1 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Rural mental health support 'never been more needed'
Rural mental health across England is an area of “considerable concern”, according to a report by the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
1 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Scottish deer cull targets are 'nonsense', say stalkers
A long-standing intention by the Scottish government to implement a limit of 10 red deer per square kilometre across parts of Scotland has come under fire from estate managers and stalkers
1 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Country Diary
A new start on a farm in Weardale has meant plenty of work - and trips to the hardware store - but it is proving to be well worth the effort
3 min |
June 14, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Upland keeper
The recent warm weather has done much to help wild bird chicks, and hopefully it will remain pleasant for the grey partridges and grouse
2 min |