Fishing-Hunting
The Field
A pack of all trades
Putting together and running a cohesive team of dogs requires a genuine understanding of each breed’s role in the field
7 min |
March 2025
The Field
Solid companions
An aspiring workman needs a tool he can trust, and the same is true in the field. For less than 10,000, these top workhorse guns will get the job done in style
7 min |
March 2025
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Hounds, not hangovers
A fast-paced day following the RAC Beagles, a historic pack predominantly managed by students from the Royal Agricultural University at Cirencester
7 min |
March 2025
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Manor Farm shoot Dorset
A herd of fallow deer charged back through the line, led by one of the hares that thrive here. Amid this wildlife maelstrom, two pheasants found their way on to the game cart
7 min |
March 2025
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Wildlife through a lens
As hunting safaris made way for photographic safaris in the 20th century, Chobe Game Lodge emerged as a beacon of five-star luxury in Botswana
8 min |
February 2025
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Beyond the Caye
Anglers descend on a Belizean paradise to try their luck at bonefish, tarpon and the legendary permit that grace its pristine salt waters
7 min |
February 2025
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A Kyrgyz adventure
A horseback journey through the spectacular untamed landscapes of Sary-Chelek in Kyrgyzstan leaves an everlasting impression
7 min |
February 2025
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French flair on the peg
A driven shoot in the heart of traditional grey partridge country was the perfect place to put Browning's latest shotgun through its paces
8 min |
February 2025
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A tenacious trio triumphs
With pure grit and determination, three hopeful Macnabbers overcome all odds to succeed in The Field's ultimate sporting challenge
5 min |
February 2025
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Journeying into the great unknown
Modest areas of terra incognita could still be found on the world map only a century ago and a host of gentleman explorers had a ball filling in the blanks
7 min |
February 2025
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Change is no longer a choice
Two decades after the Hunting Act came into force, and with trail hunting now in the firing line, we must learn from history or be doomed to repeat it, says Nick Herbert
4 min |
February 2025
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Denys Finch Hatton
The life and legacy of a legendary big-game hunter, passionate conservationist and champion of Africa.
4 min |
February 2025
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A show of respect
The age-old ceremonies and rituals observed by German hunters honour the deep connection between humans, the land and the quarry we pursue
7 min |
February 2025
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'You learn to act and think alone'
Adam Hart follows in the footsteps of his great-grandfather Frank Griffiths, an RAF hero whose youth spent wildfowling on the Dee helped him survive the Second World War
7 min |
February 2025
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They're counting on us
At a time when farming feels very distant from many people's lives, the GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count is a prime opportunity to bridge that gap while helping our wild birds, says Gabriel Stone
3 min |
February 2025
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Hunting's past, present and future
Members of the RS Surtees Society join the Fitzwilliam (Milton) for a weekend of sport and hospitality of the kind so admired by the 19th-century's pre-eminent hunting novelist
7 min |
February 2025
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The art of gunmaking
A triumph of creativity and technical ability, the magnificent 'First Spear' double rifle made by Westley Richards demonstrates true craftsmanship in action
7 min |
February 2025
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Fighting off the FOMO
Neil Cross looks to the sporting delights of Slovenia to dull the ache of days missed back home, while Serena Cross finds herself in the hot seat during a driven boar shoot in Slovakia
3 min |
February 2025
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Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
The opera legend spent her illustrious career captivating audiences on the world stage but, as she tells Daniel Pembrey, she is just as at home in the sporting field
4 min |
February 2025
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Rory Stewart - The former Cabinet minister and hit podcast host talks to Alec Marsh about the parlous state of British politics, land management and his deep love of the countryside
The gently spoken 51-year-old former Conservative Cabinet minister is a countryman at heart. That's clear: he even changes into a tweed waistcoat for the interview, which takes place at his London home and begins with a question about his precise career status. Having resigned from the Commons and the Conservative Party in 2019, the former diplomat and soldier has reinvented himself, first with an unconventional but promising run as an independent for the London mayoralty (abandoned because of COVID19 in 2020) and then as a media figure, co-hosting one of the country's most popular podcasts, The Rest Is Politics, alongside Alastair Campbell, the former Labour spin doctor.
4 min |
November 2024
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Fodder
Local fare with the feel-good factor.
2 min |
November 2024
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Celebrating the game changers
Once served only in the traditional manner, the fruits of our forays now find their way into all manner of diverse and delicious dishes, say Neil and Serena Cross
3 min |
November 2024
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The first civil engineer
John Smeaton left an indelible mark on the field of engineering and, three centuries after his birth, his legacy remains as strong as ever
6 min |
November 2024
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School spirits
From grey ladies and ghostly gardeners to more malign entities, public schools are a rich repository of unnatural phenomena
8 min |
November 2024
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'A long way from Piccadilly or Pall Mall'
Marking 150 years since the birth of Sir Winston Churchill, Dr Conor Farrington explores this eminent statesman’s often-overlooked 1907 tour of British East Africa: a journey rich with enchanting natural beauty and sporting adventure
7 min |
November 2024
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Top of the pups
Canines in all their guises were celebrated at The Field Top Dog Awards lunch at Defender Burghley Horse Trials whether eager on the peg, patient at home or perpetually making mischief
6 min |
November 2024
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Angling for success
It’s never too early to shape up for next season’s salmon and trout, and these top fishing schools are here to help
7 min |
November 2024
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Talking scents
The canine nose is an astonishingly complex piece of biotechnology that man has harnessed for sustenance and sport for thousands of years
7 min |
November 2024
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Wall-to-wall excitement
Criss-crossed by formidable drystone walls, the High Peak Harriers’ scenic country provides a day out with an exhilarating difference
7 min |
November 2024
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Going wild for great British game
Meet the passionate farmers, stalkers and chefs working tirelessly to put sustainable and healthy game meat on the country’s tables
6 min |