The Field
A ban through the back door?
While the Government has 'no agenda' to ban shooting, restrictions on game management activities are threatening the conservation benefits our sport delivers.
3 min |
October 2025
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Thrills, spills and a hound named Laughter
Champion hounds and interesting country keep the field on its toes during a convivial day with the Waveney & Norfolk Harriers
7 min |
October 2025
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A shoot that's driven to succeed
Family and friends gather for an early autumn day on Goodbent, a moor that over the years, and in the face of recent challenges, has given many novice guns their first experience of grouse shooting
7 min |
October 2025
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In search of a Furness stag
The wild, stocky and superbly antlered red stags of the Graythwaite estate live up to their elusive reputation during an exhilarating dawn stalk
7 min |
October 2025
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Ardtaraig, Argyll
Guns enjoy a unique sporting experience on a Highland estate where the partridges fly like grouse and one day is never enough
9 min |
October 2025
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Sporting stays to leave you restored
With period features, modern amenities and sport on the doorstep, these thoughtfully renovated pubs provide the perfect base for a countryside adventure, says Felix Petit
3 min |
October 2025
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Shoot-lodge sustenance
As the season swings into action, so too do those tasked with feeding guns and guests. Philippa Davis shares three delicious recipes that take the stress out of entertaining
3 min |
October 2025
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Literary delights
Letters, horses, ancient monuments and sporting catnip.
3 min |
October 2025
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Pistols at dawn
A trio of wheel-locks has Roger Field feeling proprietorial but he's not alone in his ambition. It's a sharp reminder that, in the world of auctions, an item isn't yours until you've paid for it
6 min |
October 2025
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Julian Fellowes
As the curtain comes down on the much-loved Downton Abbey, its creator talks to Eleanor Doughty about stories, shooting, high society and life after the Crawleys
4 min |
October 2025
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Art in the field
Benjamin Blake's game-larder scenes became a marker of wealth in the early 19th century, says
2 min |
October 2025
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Looking the part
Timeless and versatile, a proper shooting suit can elevate your day in the field. However, there are things to bear in mind before you take the plunge
4 min |
October 2025
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Manners maketh a happy dog
A perfectly mannered dog is a pleasure to own but takes patience and consistent training to achieve. David Tomlinson explains how to ensure your canine is always on its best behaviour
4 min |
October 2025
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Colonel Thomas Thornton
The famously ostentatious Georgian sportsman may have died penniless but he left a priceless legacy: the revival of falconry in Britain.
4 min |
October 2025
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THE HISTORY OF THE FIELD IN A DOZEN PROBLEMS SPORTING KIT MALFUNCTIONS
WHETHER it is the seat of your breeks splitting after a good lunch as you struggle back on to the gun bus, the tip of your rod snapping off in a car window or a double-sole delamination of your stalking boots on a scree slope, kit malfunctions in the field are infuriatingly inevitable.
2 min |
October 2025
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Growing in influence
A new generation of female farmers, managers and agricultural experts are sowing the seeds of change in this traditionally male-dominated industry
6 min |
September 2025
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Hunt-ride heroines
It takes a special blend of bravery and skill to succeed in the world of high-octane hunt rides – and it is the ladies leading the way
7 min |
September 2025
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LARDER NOTES
Harvest beckons and hedgerows bloom with blackberries ripe for raiding: stand by for the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
2 min |
September 2025
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A new chapter for a historic syndicate
As Ragley estate's Dunnington Sporting Club opens its doors - and its shooting opportunities - to non-members for the first time, a roving syndicate takes advantage of the exclusive sport on offer
7 min |
September 2025
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Art in the field
Sculptor Sarah Coward talks to Janet Menzies about forging real connections with clients through her art
3 min |
September 2025
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Calling it quits
Knowing exactly when it is right to call time on a canine companion's working career is one of the most difficult decisions a gundog owner will ever face
4 min |
September 2025
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Up your Elevenses game
Whether you are hankering after something savoury or have more of a sweet tooth, these satisfying shoot-day nibbles are the perfect mid-morning pick-me-up
3 min |
September 2025
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Getting into hot water
The fish is often the make or break of a Macnab attempt but as water temperatures continue to rise, some difficult questions will need to be asked
3 min |
September 2025
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The personal touch
Strutt & Parker stalwart Mark McAndrew talks estates, sport and farming with
2 min |
September 2025
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A day not to be mist
Freezing temperatures and poor visibility could not take the shine off the inaugural ladies' day at Cheney Longville in the heart of Shropshire
7 min |
September 2025
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Logiealmond Perthshire
Flush after flush appeared from both left and right; hardflying birds, some going straight over in a blur of wingbeats to the rough ground behind, others skimming along the face of the slope
7 min |
September 2025
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The Jack Russell Inn
Nestled in the pretty Hampshire village of Faccombe, this tranquil destination is just the place for a perfectly civilised country escape
3 min |
September 2025
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Ready or knot
The luxurious silk scarf is a stylish and versatile companion for all occasions, from shoot days to adventures in the Land Rover
3 min |
September 2025
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Do you speak dog?
Communication is key to the success of any relationship, including the one we have with our dogs. We owe it to them to learn to speak their language
7 min |
September 2025
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Cutting the mustard
From table staples such as ketchup and mayonnaise to artisanal concoctions steeped in tradition, our fondness for condiments is both growing and evolving
7 min |