Fishing-Hunting
The Field
Delicacies from the deep
Whether it is a bumper bag of prawns foraged from a summer rock pool or a hard-fighting bass played to perfection, the fruits of the ocean never fail to delight Neil and Serena Cross
3 min |
July 2023
The Field
The Countess Bathurst
The indomitable chatelaine of Cirencester Park in Gloucestershire talks about pensions for police dogs and her deep love of shooting and the countryside
4 min |
July 2023
The Field
RSPB lays blame for raptor deaths
The RSPB believes illegal killing is the major cause of death in hen harriers, and grouse shooting is the main reason for the majority of these deaths.
1 min |
July 2023
The Field
Packham role will alienate RSPCA supporters, says CA
\"The organisation has done so much to rebuild its reputation over recent years,\" he pointed out.
1 min |
July 2023
The Field
Curlew to be extinct in Wales as snare ban heads for assent
The Welsh government has now passed the Agriculture (Wales) Bill prohibiting the use of any snare - including licensed use or other humane cable restraint (HCR).
1 min |
July 2023
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Smolt project on track
The West Coast Tracking Project, started by the Atlantic Salmon Trust in partnership with Fisheries Management Scotland and Marine Scotland Science, has entered its third year.
1 min |
July 2023
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The Field's 170th anniversary
Generations have passed since this magazine was founded in 1853 but its ethos remains the same, keeping sport at its soul and country life at its heart, says Editor Alexandra Henton
3 min |
July 2023
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Given the cold shoulder
Smart motorways were designed to ease congestion but significant safety concerns prompted the Government to apply the brakes a move that has now been made permanent
2 min |
June 2023
The Field
Things are looking rosy
For those cursed with clay soil, roses are the perfect garden addition. Colourful, richly fragrant, adaptable and almost endless in variety, they define the word summer’
3 min |
June 2023
The Field
Art in the field
David Williams-Ellis’ sculptures of fish and fishing celebrate the past but he hopes they will also help change the future
3 min |
June 2023
The Field
Minority report
A sensible approach to outcrossing is essential if our vulnerable native spaniel breeds are to have a future. But it appears that, for some, purity is more important than survival
4 min |
June 2023
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Knights of the long knives
The mock battles that kept men at arms amused during a siege or quiet period morphed into extravagant festivals with often deadly outcomes
7 min |
June 2023
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Deserving of a bigger buzz
Solitary bees are often ignored in favour of their honey-producing brethren, but their incredible importance as pollinators cannot be overestimated
7 min |
June 2023
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Welcome to picnic season
Eat your way through the summer months with panache as only the British can
7 min |
June 2023
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Where the river is still king
Multi-lane lakes may level the playing field for top rowers but in Britain, when regatta season rolls around, rivers reign supreme
7 min |
June 2023
The Field
From batting whites to trusty tweeds
The connection between cricket and game shooting goes beyond dress codes and conviviality: these seasonal pastimes are two sides of the same sporting coin
6 min |
June 2023
The Field
In the field with father
We celebrate the role-model hunting heroes who are passing on their love of the sport to their children
8 min |
June 2023
The Field
The European eel: a life extraordinary
Its migration is among the most incredible feats of the natural world but this once-prolific eel is now critically endangered and needs our help
5 min |
June 2023
The Field
Scotland's secret sport
THERE are some secrets in angling that are genuine secrets. They manifest as rumours and half-truths passed between anglers and over time morph into legends and hearsay
7 min |
June 2023
The Field
Our wild fish future
Fishing is at a crossroads but if anglers can change their expectations, this wonderful sport will live on
7 min |
June 2023
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Norman's conquest
A major new exhibition marks the centenary of artist Norman Thelwell’s birth and 70 years of his endearing if wilful cartoon creation, Kipper
6 min |
May 2023
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A royal pistol returns
During this Coronation year, the Royal Armouries is delighted to add a rare 17th-century pistol from an under-represented British monarch to its collection
4 min |
May 2023
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The crowning glory
Whether a dazzling spectacle or a more restrained affair, the coronation of the monarch is a grand ceremony steeped in centuries-old tradition
7 min |
May 2023
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Ringing in the old
Long worn by gentlemen as a signifier of status, the signet ring is making a curious comeback with a new cohort of champions leading the charge
6 min |
May 2023
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The kings of Savile Row
For hundreds of years, the golden mile of tailoring’ has been the heart of British bespoke with many eminent Royal patrons including our new monarch
7 min |
May 2023
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A living ring of sharpened steel
The perfectly turned-out and impeccably drilled military personnel marching alongside HM The King’s Coronation procession are not merely there for show
7 min |
May 2023
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A brush with royalty
An established patron of the arts and a talented watercolourist himself, HM The King has a passion for painting that connects him with the people
6 min |
May 2023
The Field
The simple joy of cooking outside
There is no finer dining hall than the great outdoors, and with careful and planning you can create a feast fit for a king preparation
8 min |
May 2023
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Match the hatch?
Despite the hype from tackle merchants, most artificial flies only ever catch humans. Trout, it seems, don’t share our obsession with fly patterns
6 min |
May 2023
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Brave, spirited and doggedly determined
Sealyham terriers stole the show during a historic Meet at the famous Badminton estate, which brought shooting, ratting and hunting together for the day
7 min |