The Field
The Percy: hunting as it should be
As Old English hounds cross this stunning country, community is as much a part of a day in Northumberland as the unceasing sport
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
THOMAS BECKET, THE MAKING OF A SAINT
Before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury he was the sidekick of the king. What changed?
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
Geese at first light or on a moon-flight
Morning flight is the surest source of spectacle for a wildfowler but a moonlit night can offer a touch of magic
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
Fly-fishing adventures in Chilean Patagonia
Wild places, pristine waters and plentiful trout are the hallmarks of a trip to this South American rainforest – with a touch of luxury to bookend the day
7 min |
December 2020
The Field
Calligraphy: pictures in words
The good news is neat handwriting isn’t a prerequisite of success with a calligraphy pen, as several leading artists in ink explain
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
Art in the field
As an en plein air artist, Wiltshire-based Oliver Akers Douglas has a deep connection with the landscape, as he explains to Janet Menzies
4 min |
December 2020
The Field
A break with tradition
We are creatures of habit, says David Tomlinson, often sticking with the same breed of canine companion throughout our lives. Would you dare to be different?
4 min |
December 2020
The Field
The Proper Balance Of A Sporting Gun
An unusual item discovered in the Long Room at James Purdey & Sons demonstrates not only gun balance but the firm’s professionalism
4 min |
December 2020
The Field
Pony-Mad Moments Captured On Canvas
No artist understood the bond between young rider and pony better than Anne Bullen, as a new exhibition illustrates
8 min |
December 2020
The Field
It's Christmas, But Not As We Know It
From keeping carp in a Czech bathtub to shooting ptarmigan for the Icelandic table, we look at festive traditions and customs across the continent
9 min |
December 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Tearing after rabbits
The local rat hound pack has been disbanded but Honey the terrier is no slouch when it comes to nosing out quarry
5 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
How we can help nurture our wonderful woodcock
This elusive gamebird makes for exciting winter sport but it is a precious resource to be harvested with restraint
6 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Standing test of time
Wise words on gundog training can be found in a host of classic books published many decades ago, as David Tomlinson discovers
4 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
How does the public perceive our sport?
With the future of fieldsports under the spotlight, Alasdair Mitchell examines how attitudes to shooting have changed in recent decades
5 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Game on a plate Freddie Innes
We know we should be eating more game but Richard Negus finds it doesn’t need to be boring when cooked by a MasterChef semi-finalist
5 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Making it a moveable feast
By feeding with a combination of finesse and cunning, keepers can cater for their gamebirds, help wildlife to thrive and deter scavengers
5 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Hunting in the ancient world
The joy of being out with friends in pursuit of quarry is eternal, says Philip Womack
6 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Faith, hope and clarity
As the second national lockdown forces game shoots back under tough restrictions, it is important to communicate
4 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
An impossible tusk?
A grey squirrel, a muntjac and a Chinese water deer make up the Bedford — an alternative Macnab for East Anglia
7 min |
November 25, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Pike for all seasons
A fortuitous diversion provides inspiration to try for a pike but will this notoriously tricky adversary play ball, wonders Jamie Tusting
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Sport over the acorns
The leaves coming off the trees provides an opportunity for Tom Payne to deploy an old trick cooked up by the late Archie Coats
5 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The good life
The home-cured bacon is a hit, but there’s no more sustainable meat than wild duck
3 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The gloriousness of late-season grouse
After the flurry and fanfare of the Twelfth, the grouse become more independent and quicker to fly; Patrick Laurie rises to our challenge
5 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The wild west
Patience pays off for Mike Swan during a goose shooting jaunt to south-west Scotland
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Speed, agility and a beak for danger
Unpredictable in every way, the wild pheasant will always provide the greatest test, says Ed Wills
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Oh, to be a big red stag
Stalking in Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ of COVID-19 lockdowns, plummeting prices and hunting licence delays, says Barry Stoffell
4 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Praise be: the creed of horse and hound
The country parson can never properly preach to their flock unless they have joined in with their passions, says Fergus Butler-Gallie
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Duck from dusk till dawn
The breathtaking moments spent in wild places where teal spring and wigeon rocket are the wildfowler’s reward for late nights and early starts — the bag is an added bonus
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Best Left For The Laddies, Ladies And Old-Timers?
The lightweight 20-bore is often said to be preferable to a 12-bore for those long walked-up days, but Diggory Hadoke has his doubts
6 min |
November 18, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
The price of popularity
Is British shooting in danger of selling itself short? Richard Negus asks the experts
6 min |