Loch fishing: how to make the most out of Scotland’s still waters
Large or small, wild or stocked, the still waters of Scotland offer world-class trout fishing in breathtaking surroundings, says Mungo Ingleby N. UistMungo Ingleby champions the lure of loch fishing,...
View ArticleHow to choose the best gundog for partridges
For wild greys and redlegs, you need a worker that’s keen, thorough and won’t mind the brambles. So which is the best gundog for partridges? Alec Marsh finds out Retrieving at Linkenholt.To find out...
View ArticleImprove your game and clay shooting: 20 top tips
When you want to improve your game and clay shooting, whether it's on driven birds behind or springing teal, Mike Yardley is the expert you need. Wanting to improve your game and clay shooting...
View ArticleIntroducing Skinner’s Field & Trial Variety Pack
Skinner's, a family business that loves dogs as much as you do, is proud to introduce its new Adult Wet Variety Pack. This delicious wet food has been created to help your gundog perform at its peakAt...
View ArticleThe best hip flasks. Sip with style
The hip flask is a boon companion on the peg or moor, fighting the chills and celebrating the best shots of the day.Hip flasks have been reviving those in the field for centuries. Nothing seals the...
View ArticleMary Berry’s steak and ale pie
There is nothing better than proper, British comfort food, best enjoyed by the Aga following a day in the field. Mary Berry's steak and ale pie is a Field favouriteProper British comfort food is...
View ArticleHow to clean your hip flask
Hip flasks serve us well but need a bit of attention now and again. If the contents of your hip flask taste somewhat tainted, then the interior probably needs a clean. Here's The Field's essential...
View ArticleRecipe for pumpkin, venison and bean chilli
A hearty recipe that is packed full of flavour. It can be made with pumpkin or one of the numerous varieties of squash that are available. Generously serves six. Pumpkin, venison and bean chilliPumpkin...
View ArticleBack to basics – how the right base layers can be a game changer
Britain’s famously unpredictable climate can make staying comfortable in the field a challenge but the right under layers can be a game changer, writes Caroline Roddis On wet days, the right kit -...
View ArticleTraditional roast grouse recipe
There is no question of what best to do with your first brace of the season. Follow our traditional roast grouse recipe for the perfect start to a season of game suppers Traditional roast grouse...
View ArticleThe best gumboots around: The Field picks out an appropriate list
Don't let muddy moors or freezing foreshores spoil your day. Ensure you are suitably shod with The Field's best gumbootsNothing ruins a good day more than wet and cold feet, which is why having good...
View ArticlePartridge recipes. The 10 best partridge recipes.
From goujons for the smalls to an impressive pie fit for a festive spread, as well as the best way to prepare, roast and stuff your bird, The Field's 10 best partridge recipes offer plenty of...
View Article11 Pheasant shooting tips
The new season fast approaches so here are some key tips to ensure your first drive goes off smoothly. The Field's pheasant shooting tips are the best advice on pheasant shooting you will findWhether...
View ArticleThe history of the pheasant
Mike Yardley examines the origins of the sporting birdThe history of the pheasant goes back over 2000 years. How did the birds arrive in Britain? As with many imports (including rabbits) it was the...
View ArticleBest shooting gilets: overs or unders
What would we do without a shooting gilet? Here's our round-up of some of the best around. Shooting gilets have become a staple of any countryman’s wardrobe. They are versatile, hardwearing, easy to...
View ArticleFalconry: a most ancient and noble art
Man has been training birds of prey to hunt for the table for millennia. Sir Johnny Scott explains the fascinating history of an elegant pursuit that remains popular to this dayFalconry is one of the...
View ArticlePickers-up: the golden rules of the job
Pickers-up are an invaluable part of a shooting day but there are some golden rules to follow to ensure you are a help rather than a hindrance, advises Sue Knight Game should be retrieved as soon as it...
View ArticleGeorge Stubbs: master of the horse
This year marks the tercentenary of the birth of George Stubbs, a painter whose highly covetable equine portraits grace the walls of some of the grandest country houses to this day, writes Eleanor...
View ArticlePot-roast partridge recipes and more for the autumn
Philippa Davis honours these fine sporting birds with a recipe perfect for the new season Pot roast partridge Pot-roast partridge with apples, crème fraîche, lardons and tarragon This pot-roast...
View ArticleHedgerow recipes: 8 of the best for your harvest
There's nothing like foraging on an autumn day. Here's a delicious selection of hedgerow recipes picked out by The Field Don’t forget to take a basket out with you when you’re walking in September....
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