Ban on lead ammunition ruled out
A ban on lead ammunition has been rejected by Secretary of State for the Environment, Liz Truss. It has also been confirmed that there will be no further restrictions on the use of lead ammunitionA ban...
View ArticleForeign foxhounds: the English hound abroad
English blood is much sought after by many international packs with foreign foxhounds still hunting live quarry but looking to improve, finds Adrian DangarFlorida's Live Oak pack, which includes...
View ArticleThe top 7 best summer game recipes
The long summer months are dragging on but don't be denied your taste of game in the shooting off-season. The top 7 best summer game recipes are perfect for picnics, BBQs and alfresco dining These...
View ArticleHow to make homemade Pimm’s
Create your own Pimm's for a proper summer drink. A touch stronger than the bottled alternative, learn how to make homemade Pimm's for a real summer knees-upOur homemade Pimm's recipe is stronger, and...
View ArticleLurcher: the ultimate countryman’s dog
Fast, intelligent, tough and kind, the lurcher is the ultimate dog for country dwellers, says David Tomlinson – though you won’t find them at CruftsAn athletic build and acceleration are the hallmarks...
View ArticleThe Field’s favourite labradors
Labradors are the nation's favourite dog and Fielders love them just as much. These pictures sent in by our readers celebrate the honest, hard-working and ever-hungry dogs we all know and loveOllie...
View ArticleJaguar XE R-Sport. Stunning but small
Despite being left underwhelmed by the Jaguar XE R-Sport – and with a sore neck – Charlie Flindt wishes the new sport saloon from this much-loved company wellThe new Jag is stunning to look at and...
View ArticleApricot mille feuille. An impressive pudding
Add an impressive and delicious final flourish to your supper party with our apricot mille feuille. Although a little extra effort, this sweet treat is guaranteed to wow your guestsApricot mille...
View ArticleHow to strengthen your shooting arm
Whether you've injured your arm or are looking to increase your endurance, strengthening your shooting arm is always beneficialArm strength can be crucial to a good days shooting.Strengthen your...
View ArticleJim Starr, sporting artist
This heron has become a metaphor for Jim Starr's professional journey, finds Janet Menzies, situated as it is in the margins like a punctuation mark between the urban and the wildernessGrey Heron 2014,...
View ArticleGrilled red mullet with Russian beetroot salad
Bring a taste of Russia to your starter with Philippa Davis' grilled red mullet with Russian beetroot salad recipe. The bold colours make it a perfect accompaniment to picnicsRed mullet with a bold...
View ArticleHow to recover a riding hat
If your riding hat is old and faded the manufacturer may be able to restore it, otherwise you're due a change Black velvet riding hat.Manufacturers may be able to recover a riding hat that is worn and...
View ArticleButtermilk panna cotta with vanilla poached figs
Buttermilk panna cotta with vanilla poached figs is a delicious new twist on a classic summer pudding, perfect for a balmy summer eveningThe tang of the buttermilk contrasts with the sweetness of the...
View ArticleThe Field’s essential guide to afternoon tea
Prepare to feast on finger sandwiches and delicate pastries as the UK's sixth Afternoon Tea Week begins on 8 August. Follow The Field's guide to afternoon tea for the best jam, the most original scones...
View ArticleWhole roast grouse with grilled peach salad
The glorious twelfth is fast approaching, so it is time to come up with new ways to enjoy grouse. Try Philippa Davis' whole roast grouse with grilled peach saladGrouse with fruit ensures this main is...
View ArticleTeam GB shooting: aiming for gold at Rio
British shooting has a great tradition of winning at the Olympics. Lucy Higginson talks to our Team GB shooting athletes about their techniques and trainingEdward Ling (Olympic Trap) works on his...
View ArticleAn insider’s guide: what to see and do in Brazil
If you are flying down to Rio for the Games, Nicholas Storey, who has called the place home for almost a decade, urges you to look for the real country behind the headlines. Read our insider's guide to...
View ArticleGrouse beaters: on the beat
Grouse beaters are the warriors of the hill, says Janet Menzies, but who signs up for this arduous role on the grousemoor?Beaters, flankers and pickers-up all help to ensure that a drive goes according...
View ArticleINFINITI QX70 Ultimate
Although a friend compared its appearance to a platypus and the boot is more terrier than flatcoat, Charlie Flindt is smitten. Headroom in the QX70 is impressive.For a car that can fit a flatcoat in...
View ArticleThe Champion Stake: a stirring sight
This month’s final of the Champion Stake is a wonderful opportunity to watch pointers and setters performing in stunning scenery – always a pleasure, says David Tomlinson A stirring sight: an English...
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