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Is a raw diet healthy for a dog? Looking at the facts
The health benefits of raw dog food make it an obvious choice for David Tomlinson but whatever you decide to feed your dogs, he believes quality should always come firstLabradors, more so than most...
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Stopping the gun – he who hesitates is lost
Stopping the gun and thus missing the shot sounds an easy problem to fix, but it takes practice, trust and training to let instinct take over To think too much at the wrong moment and stop mid-swing or...
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Shooting law: ownership of fallen game
What if your pheasant lands on a public footpath? Who does it then belong to?Who does fallen game belong to if it lands on a public right of way? No restriction The Field asked BASC for some advice....
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How to make smoked bacon bourbon
Q: I recently read an article about the joys of smoked bacon bourbon and apparently it is something one can make. I have tried to find a recipe for smoked bourbon in various old cookery and cocktail...
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The Field’s bucket list for a sporting 2025
What will 2025 hold? Here is Janet Menzies' month-by-month guide to ticking off those sporting firstsThe 2014 grouse season may have been particularly profitable for moor owners but there are poor...
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The best recipes for Burns Night
No Burns Night celebration should be without haggis, the Chieftain O'Puddings, but get creative with supper this year. From haggis parcels to whisky tart, follow The Field's best recipes for Burns...
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Small pheasant shooting days – a return to what we value most
Focusing on the experience rather than the bag, smaller days are growing in popularity among guns but the challenge for estates is in making them pay, writes Liam Bell On smaller days there are fewer...
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The best country houses to hire for house-parties
Ramp up the house-party stakes in 2025 with Amanda Morison’s hand-picked selection of proper country houses for hireDabton House Dabton House, Dumfries and Galloway Good for Year-round fishing Garden...
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Bringing dogs as guests. Should you?
Guests arriving with uninvited canine friends in tow can be the stuff of nightmares for hosts, so be sure to check that an offer to stay also extends to your dog, says David TomlinsonDogs banned from...
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Interview: Sir Jackie Stewart
The F1 legend is famous for his triumphs on the track but, as he tells Charlotte Mackaness, it was shooting that first changed his life, setting him on a path to help others change theirsGiven his...
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How to be the perfect house-party guest
When it comes to sporting house parties, knowing when to arrive, what to wear and, most importantly, when to depart will see you invited back time and againThere is a scene in AG Macdonell’s classic...
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Wild fishing: never less than unforgettable
From moorland streams to hidden urban waterways, wild fishing takes many forms but the experience is never less than unforgettable, writes Alex JardineMany anglers view a fish of wild origin as the...
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Pan-fried pheasant breasts with marsala, sage and lemon
Inspired by glorious Italian flavours, this elegant dish makes for a rather fancy game supper. Serves two.Ingredients: Butter-bean purée with parmesan, garlic and chilli 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large clove...
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How to shoot pheasants like George Digweed
What is a “high” pheasant and how should you prepare for a day on such birds? Start with some words of wisdom from world champion George Digweed. Select the birds that are in range.What are “high”...
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The Game Fair 2025: back at Ragley Hall
The Game Fair is back this year and returns to Ragley Estate The Game Fair is always a popular event for people passionate about country pursuits and this year makes a return to the Ragley Estate in...
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Pigeon shooting calendar
This pigeon shooting calendar will guide you on when to shoot pigeon and explain which crops the birds favour at a particular time in the year.This pigeon shooting calendar will help you plan your pest...
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10 things you didn’t know about The Field
The Field was founded back in 1853Back in 1853, the magazine was founded for those who loved shooting, fishing, hunting and could sniff out a decent claret at 1,000 paces. It’s still like that today....
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What can I do about marauding pheasants in my garden?
Pheasants pecking around the garden aren't always welcome. Q: I live near a shoot, and my garden is inundated with pheasants celebrating the end of the shooting season and enjoying the calm. Every year...
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The Field’s guide to game shooting abroad
If wanderlust strikes, where should one consider booking game shooting abroad? Ewan Davy asks those in the knowWant to extend your opportunities for shooting? Game shooting abroad can offer exciting...
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Game shooting in Spain
Whether you are looking for sky-high driven partridges or birds presented in the traditional Spanish style, these premier estates offer the experience of a lifetime, writes Sam RickittLa Flamenca...
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