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23 things to know about teckels: are they dachshunds?
Are dachshunds and teckels the same? A dachshund is a teckel and a teckel is a dachshund Dachshunds are great characters. They are fun, they make great working and family companions, and are a joy to...
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Sherry recipes for Christmas
A generous helping of this classic festive tipple can take your cooking to the next level this Yuletide, says Philippa Davis – but remember to save a glass for Father ChristmasThree sherry recipes for...
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Top fishing schools
It’s never too early to shape up for next season’s salmon and trout, and these top fishing schools are here to help, writes Sarah Fitzpatrick Perfect your Spey casting for salmon on the River Tay with...
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A dog’s sense of smell – astonishingly complex
The canine nose is an astonishingly complex piece of biotechnology that man has harnessed for sustenance and sport for thousands of years, writes Janet Menzies Two or three hound generations into trail...
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A glossary of scenting terms
Learn your running mute from your dead ground, your quartering from back track with The Field's useful guide Breast-high: warming air allows scent molecules to rise up through evaporation and...
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Shooting: Tipping the gamekeeper when game shooting
What is the etiquette of tipping when shooting? Shall we say about £10 for every 100 birds shot.Should today’s keepers be tipped at all and, if so, how much? What’s the line on tipping the gamekeeper...
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Gundog injuries: be prepared
Cuts and scrapes are almost inevitable for working dogs but more serious injuries can happen too. In both cases, preparation is key, writes David Tomlinson Working your gundog in the beating line, or...
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The Field’s Christmas gift guide for the sporting man
When it comes to buying presents for the sporting gent, The Field's Christmas gift guide for men has got it all in the bagThe Christmas shopping panic can cease. Ditch the stress this festive season...
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The Field’s Christmas gift guide for women
If you have a sporting Diana to buy for this year, look no further than The Field's Christmas gift guide for women for the perfect presentThe Christmas shopping panic can cease. The Field’s Christmas...
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Rothay Manor: in the heart of the Lake District
A stay at this charming country retreat in the heart of the Lake District will make even the most hardened souls feel that little bit romantic, says Alexandra HentonDogs are made to feel very welcome...
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A quick and easy recipe for brown Berkshire soup: ideal for elevenses on a...
Looking for a store cupboard soup recipe? Mike Robinson has the answer.My recipe for Brown Berkshire soup can be easily put together from ingredients you’re likely to have in your store cupboard. It’s...
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Stir-Up Sunday: stir up, we beseech thee
Older than many of our Victorian yuletide tradition, the Christmas pudding has it origins in pottage. Ettie Neil-Gallacher prepares to stirFamily and servants taking turns to stir the Christmas...
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Experts have their say on what’s best: over-and-under or side-by-side?
We asked a few leading shots for their opinion. Here's what they said in the over-and-under and side-by-side shotgun debate A panel of shooting experts was asked to comment on the following qualities...
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The Field’s ultimate guide to gunfit
Seeking the advice of a professional gunfitter will enhance comfort – and improve your shooting, says Adam CalvertUltimate guide to gunfit I firmly believe shotgun shooting is a relatively...
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Ratting with terriers. Which terrier is top?
Ratting with terriers offers a traditional check to the rise of the poison-resistant super rat. But which terrier is the best ratter?Ratting with terriers – which terrier is best for the job? The...
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Game soup. Simple elevenses for a chilly day
If you've served a pheasant casserole, this is the perfect way to make good use of the carcasses. Whose heart doesn’t sing on a cold day in the field when the elevenses are brought around. This game...
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Christmas Presents Under £50
A really appreciated and valuable gift need not be costly. Here The Field rounds up the best Christmas presents under £50Three Christmas stockings made from Shaker-style fabric, using ribbons, buttons,...
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Luxury Advent Calendars
We lift the lid - or should that be open the door - on the best luxury advent calendars In the last decade or so the prettily illustrated Advent calendar most remember from childhood – many with a...
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The best country Christmas cards for sporting festive cheer
Spread sporting festive cheer with Christmas cards that have proper country credentials and support a cracking cause, too. Take your pick from The Field's best country Christmas cardsFestive missives...
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The Field’s Christmas Gift Guide For Young Guns
If you have young guns to buy for this year, look no further than The Field's Christmas gift guide for children for the perfect presentIf you’re short on ideas on what to buy the young guns this year,...
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