Clik here to view.
Shotguns for female shots
For female shots looking for a sporting edge, The Field has curated a collection of guns that make compromising on fit and performance a thing of the past With gunmakers now producing a range of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How old should a youngster be to start shooting?
Rosie Nickerson gleans some opinionsThe pheasant season is fast approaching and many youngsters will be heading off, out into the field, for their first formal shoot days. But at what age can a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Five classic children’s wool tank tops
We've looked at classic wool tank tops for the smalls. Here's our pick of the best around. Plus a knitting pattern for one in case you're feeling creative (or know a good knitter)Trying to locate a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Perfect roast pheasant recipe, with white wine and Charlotte potatoes
Young birds are perfect for roasting. Here's a recipe with a diference which uses a splash of leftover white wineOur perfect roast pheasant recipe came about something by accident. It started out as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The best way to cook pheasant breasts: here’s how to get it right every time
Follow expert game cook Mike Robinson's advice and you'll serve up a delicious dish every timeNothing is more disappointing than dry pheasant, though it’s a trap even experienced game cooks can fall in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to remove the smell of dog from your car
We love our gundogs but the smell of dog lingering in the car? Not so much. Here are some ideas to keep pongs at bay For a dog, the finest perfume is eau de fox, essence of dung … anything is better...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Best Shooting Ties chosen by The Field
It's not that a tie should be worn for shooting (there's no debate there) but what sort of tie should it be? Here we offer our selection of the very best shooting tiesSo the pheasant season has started...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The top 7 best autumn recipes
Leaves are falling, the weather is cooling. Pumpkin, venison and bean chilliIt’s October, when we search out dishes to warm and use the best of seasonal produce. So The Field brings you its 7 best...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to hold your gun safely
No one enjoys staring down the barrels of a gun, so adopt best practice when it comes to carrying yours, whether or not it is loaded, says Jonathan Irby As shooters, we need to hold to the highest...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Best Caps For Shooting
A tweed cap is not only an essential piece of sporting kit but a timeless classic that never looks out of place whether dog walking, dusting clays or enjoying a day in the field. Here, we round up the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The very best pheasant stock and soup recipe
The best pheasant stock and soup recipe should be in everyone's repertoire. The pheasant season has started and hopefully you will soon be cooking the birds, if you haven’t done so already. The Field’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Elevenses for a busy shoot day
As a mid-morning mouthful or reviving afternoon tea, these recipes are sweet, savoury and sustaining: the perfect pick-me-up for a busy shoot day, says Philippa DavisButtery cornbread with cheese and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shooting from a high seat
Sir Johnny Scott advises Shooting from a high seat is not for everyone but it is an ideal way to control deer numbers and provides a sound base for a first shot with a rifle at live quarry. Purists...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to get your shooting stance right
A good stance provides the platform for shotgun marksmanship and is fundamental to consistent success in the field or breaking clays, says Michael YardleyA good shooting stance is, quite literally, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Sporting Life – Dame Jilly Cooper
Protecting the countryside provokes passion in Dame Jilly Cooper worthy of one her novels, says Deirdre ShieldsDame Jilly Cooper at home. Credit: John Millar/Country LifeDame Jilly Cooper grew up in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prospective Macnabbers: where to take your shot
These spectacular Scottish estates are eager to welcome a new cohort of prospective Macnabbers and guide them to sporting gloryFrom riverbank to hill, The Field Macnab Challenge is a true test of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The story of hunt buttons
These treasured tokens are bestowed only upon those who go above and beyond in service of their hunt but the rules around hunt buttons can be complexThis set of Quorn Hunt buttons worn by George VI...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Field’s top 5 pie recipes
From Mary's Berry's excellent steak and ale pie to stalker's pie. Which one will you cook first?Stalker's pie When the weather is cooler, there’s nothing quite like a pie for comfort food. Here are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The top 10 best grouse recipes
The Field's top 10 best grouse recipes has plenty of inspiration This warm grouse salad may be simple, but it is a great way to kick off a supper party.Whether you have an old bird or young, are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kit To Covert In October
With the season underway, The Field takes a look at October's must-have kit for sporting enthusiasts and lovers of life in the country In the nights are drawing in and the warmth of summer is most...
View Article