Fishing_Hunting
The Field
Disrupting the disrupters
Auction houses are increasingly embracing online platforms, offering keen bargain hunters a more affordable - or even free - way to scratch their itch, says Roger Field
5 min |
August 2025
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One good deed...
British soldiers make Everest history while raising more than £92,000
1 min |
August 2025
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City-sized areas of moorland disappearing, new report finds
An area of heather moorland the size of Birmingham is being lost every year, a study undertaken by The Heather Trust has revealed.
1 min |
August 2025
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The art of grouse
While depictions of Lagopus scotica remained relatively elusive into the early years of the 19th century, this most sporting of gamebirds soon hit its artistic apogee, inspiring generations of painters, sculptors and craftsmen
7 min |
August 2025
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Cross-sector collaboration
Sustainable solutions for land use require a joined-up approach.
2 min |
August 2025
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All the fun, none of the hassle
For those with land but limited time and capital, allowing someone else to run a shoot there in return for a host’s day’ is becoming increasingly common
6 min |
August 2025
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A yacht for the ages
From undertaking humanitarian missions to hosting Royal honeymoons, the revered Britannia has a history that continues to captivate millions
7 min |
August 2025
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When a Macnab becomes a Macnot
An attempt at the feat of a sporting lifetime is filled with highs and lows. However, whether congratulations or commiserations are in order at day's end, the journey is truly unforgettable
9 min |
August 2025
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The Twelfth, travel and tweeds
While a 1,000-mile drive to the moors calls for reliability over tradition, where your threads are concerned the older and hairier the better, say Neil and Serena Cross
3 min |
August 2025
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There's no silver bullet for grouse
More and better research is crucial if we are to clearly understand the many and interlinked factors limiting red grouse recovery on our moors, says the GWCT's Dr Nick Hesford
3 min |
August 2025
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A point of pride
Whether they are galloping effortlessly over the heather or holding a point to rigid perfection, Britain's pointing dogs are a sight to behold, says David Tomlinson
4 min |
August 2025
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Serious concern over potentially 'polluting' poultry unit on floodplain
News that the Environment Agency has now escalated a letter of concern to a 'formal objection' has been welcomed as a 'game changer' by campaigners in Berkshire's Kennet Valley.
1 min |
August 2025
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Does prescribed burning have an image problem?
GWCT spotlight: a burning issue
1 min |
August 2025
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Gimcrack's greatest legacy
Despite his small size, this game little horse made a huge impression on the racing scene, inspiring the formation of one of the oldest clubs in the world
6 min |
August 2025
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The art of double gunning
Double gunning is one of our greatest sporting traditions but there is far more to it than simply carrying a second shotgun
6 min |
August 2025
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A good sight better
Now commonplace on sporting rifles, modern scopes trace their origins back to Colonel David Davidson, an innovative sportsman and soldier, says Mark Murray-Flutter
2 min |
August 2025
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Art in the field
Whether it is painting or sculpture, authenticity is key for wildlife artist Terence Lambert.
3 min |
August 2025
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William Powell Princeps
Small changes can make a significant difference to a gun’s handling, as this attractive single-trigger over-and-under demonstrates, says Michael Yardley
2 min |
August 2025
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The allure of island life
APART FROM for two hours either side of low tide, the island of Oronsay stands alone off the south side of Colonsay in the Inner Hebrides.
7 min |
August 2025
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When Clubland goes to war
The gentlemen's club is one of Britain's great institutions - both in peace and during times of conflict - and its influence spread far beyond its traditional London heartland
7 min |
August 2025
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Casting a fly in Kenya
An invitation to address the illustrious Kenya Fly Fishers' Club is an honour made even more special by the chance to fish its delightful highland rivers
7 min |
August 2025
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Cost of rural crime in Wales at highest in decades
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has praised the 'power of collaboration' that has resulted in the overall cost of rural crime falling by 16.5% last year.
1 min |
August 2025
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From sport to sofa
Combining temperament and working instinct in a handily compact package, the border terrier is a favourite among families and sporting sorts alike
7 min |
August 2025
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Sport like no other
In the first of a new series, sporting agent Mungo Ingleby reflects on the ever-evolving but enduring appeal of the incomparable Scottish grouse
3 min |
August 2025
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The maps that matter
Whether they claim to lead us to treasure or merely to lunch after the third drive, maps don't just tell us where we are; they tell us who we are
6 min |
August 2025
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High jinks at Hilldrop
A charity shoot, country fair and auction raise £400,000 for a range of deserving causes
1 min |
August 2025
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Skinner’s World Cup
Top dogs and their handlers gather for one of Europe’s premier working tests
1 min |
August 2025
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In service with a smile
Charting the restoration of a walled garden under the steady hand of Harry Dodson, The Victorian Kitchen Garden is a delightful slice of gardening history, says Ursula Buchan
3 min |
August 2025
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Solution or delusion?
Rewilding advocates believe reintroducing animals such as lynx will boost Britain's biodiversity but the real question is whether there is truly a place for large carnivores in our countryside
7 min |
August 2025
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Thomas de Grey
While he is best remembered for his record bags and prowess with a sporting gun, Lord Walsingham's achievements extend far beyond the field, says Sir Johnny Scott
4 min |