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Autumnal magic
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Autumnal magic

The back end of the season commences when the weather changes, awaking salmon from their torpor and giving Scotland its most productive fishing period

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September 2023
Time to return the native
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Time to return the native

Celebrating its 90th year, the GWCT Partridge Count Scheme holds the key to UK nature recovery, and you don’t have to own a shoot to take part

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September 2023
Amagical day on the greys
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Amagical day on the greys

Here was a gathering of 50 beaters and flankers, visiting headkeepers and their teams - an almost Edwardian scene. It was an incredible assembly of the great and the good of grey partridges in the south of England Great Lemhill Gloucestershire | Guns enjoy a day of camaraderie and challenging sport on a pioneering, Purdey Award-winning grey partridge manor

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8 mins  |
September 2023
An unusual early percussion gun
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An unusual early percussion gun

Built by Samuel Nock, gunmaker-in-ordinary to four British monarchs, this elegant piece features some intriguing designs

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Art in the field
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Art in the field

Tim Scott Bolton talks to Janet Menzies about his work for HM The King and the complexity of capturing true wilderness on canvas

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3 mins  |
August 2023
The Exmoor Forest Inn and Duredon Farm
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The Exmoor Forest Inn and Duredon Farm

Nestled in the heart of Exmoor, these superb establishments are a sportsman's paradise, says Rory Knight Bruce

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August 2023
170 YEARS OF THE FIELD
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170 YEARS OF THE FIELD

Clothes for grouse shooting by Bernard Cazenove 3 October 1936

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August 2023
Steeped in tradition
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Steeped in tradition

The British are famous for their love of a cuppa but the history of tea in this country has distinctly courtly origins

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5 mins  |
August 2023
The fol of follie
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The fol of follie

By turns impressive and delightfully eccentric, these quirky structures became a way for the aristocracy to express their individuality away from the practical constraints of the big house

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6 mins  |
August 2023
A Highland odysse
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A Highland odysse

In August 1773, Dr Samuel Johnson and James Boswell embarked on their 83-day, 800-mile journey through the Scottish Highlands

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August 2023
Tenacious teckel
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Tenacious teckel

Dachshunds may be small and slightly comical but don't be fooled: these fierce little dogs have almost endless sporting potential

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6 mins  |
August 2023
A tricky topic to brooch
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A tricky topic to brooch

From Royal ribands to tartan sashes, these noble accessories are worn with pride by those entitled to them. But what do they really signify?

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August 2023
The workhorse of the Highlands
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The workhorse of the Highlands

For centuries, the garron pony has been a steadfast companion to those who spend their time on the hill - a special partnership that continues to this day

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August 2023
A thrilling test of sporting skill
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A thrilling test of sporting skill

As The Field's Macnab Challenge returns for 2023, intrepid sportsmen will set out to achieve this most famous feat guided by seasoned mentors of the game

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4 mins  |
August 2023
Going with the flow in a wet and wild landscape
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Going with the flow in a wet and wild landscape

The iconic lochs of Scotland's Flow Country offer trout fishermen one of the finest experiences in the sport

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August 2023
Repairing, preparing and raring to go
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Repairing, preparing and raring to go

Over the summer, hunts are a hive of activity: from horses and hounds to boots and buttons, everything must be shipshape for the Season ahead

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7 mins  |
August 2023
Heritage meets innovation
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Heritage meets innovation

In a world exclusive, The Field is introduced to the Holland & Holland Noble, the new London-made shotgun from this most eminent gunmaker

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6 mins  |
August 2023
A dance before dawn
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A dance before dawn

The swaggering spectacle of the blackcock lek is an astonishing piece of natural theatre that few are fortunate enough to witness

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7 mins  |
August 2023
Why moorland is a matter for us all
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Why moorland is a matter for us all

At the fourth Moorland Summit, conservationists of all stripes gathered to seek common ground in order to protect our moors and the species that rely on them

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August 2023
Egton estate North Yorkshire
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Egton estate North Yorkshire

An early-season walked-up day brings a party of old friends to the moor, where elegant dogwork and plentiful grouse make for unforgettable sport

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August 2023
Feargal Sharkey
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Feargal Sharkey

The ex-punk rocker is now channelling his anger into saving Britain's beleaguered chalkstreams and holding those responsible for their decline firmly to account

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August 2023
The future of firearms licensing
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The future of firearms licensing

As a consultation on Britain's gun laws gets under way, it is imperative that the shooting public is not made to pay for failures caused by poor policing. Ensure your voice is heard, urges Graham Downing

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4 mins  |
August 2023
170 YEARS OF THE FIELD: From the archives
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170 YEARS OF THE FIELD: From the archives

Summer evening rabbit stalking by The Man in the Cap, 6 September 1879

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July 2023
Jaguar E-Pace P300e
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Jaguar E-Pace P300e

A fine contender in a crowded field, Jaguar’s compact luxury SUV is another step in the maker’s march of progress’ towards fully electric vehicles.

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July 2023
Hop and a skip to quaffability
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Hop and a skip to quaffability

Where once stood the giant hop trellises in Kent, there are now measured lines of trained vines, which are producing strikingly good wines from God's chosen county, says Jonathan Ray

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July 2023
Let it always be there
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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

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July 2023
The Inn at Whitewell
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The Inn at Whitewell

A jewel in Lancashire’s crown, this charming 14th-century inn is ahome from home for visiting sportsmen.

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Art in the field
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Art in the field

For Kay Johns, the eyes of an animal - be it a proud Highland bull or an exuberant spaniel - are the window to the soul.

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July 2023
The Buckingham dagger
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The Buckingham dagger

Tasteful and practical, this blade is a testament to the necessities of daily life, sport and fashion of early-I7th-century England

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July 2023
The problem with provenance
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The problem with provenance

Collectors love a good story and will often pay a premium for genuine, authenticated items. But as Roger Field explains, provenances can be frustratingly difficult to verify and just as tough to disprove

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July 2023