The 2019 Macnab Challenge
This year’s challenge is about to begin – but what is it that makes this sporting endeavour so special, asks Alexandra HentonThe Macnab Challenge is the ultimate sporting test - are you willing to take...
View ArticleFoot followers: by foot or by crook…
… or any convenient conveyance. A pack’s foot followers can be every bit as tenacious as the mounted field, says Eve JonesPrimed and ready for action, foot followers at the Quorn's opening meet in...
View ArticlePartridge spring rolls with plum sauce
Partridge is not only delicious, but incredibly versatile. Try Philippa Davis' partridge spring rolls with plum sauce for your next shoot menu or supper partyMake partridge spring rolls as an...
View ArticleTypes of grouse: which is toughest?
It’s a much debated point: are Scottish grouse tougher than their English cousins? And, if so, are there distinct subspecies of our favourite gamebird asks Sir Johnny ScottLammermuirs grouse skim the...
View ArticleMegan Rowland, sporting Diana
A day’s stalking while working as a volunteer pointed this assistant land manager towards the career path she now treadsMegan Rowland discovered her passion for deerstalking while working as a...
View ArticleCavalier King Charles Spaniels: surprisingly sporty
Although the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was designed as a lapdog, David Tomlinson finds them delightfully active – if you can avoid the health issuesA tricolour King Charles; the other cavalier...
View ArticlePheasant leg confit with leek, stilton and hazelnut crumble
Put on an impressive feast with Philippa Davis' pheasant leg confit with leek, stilton and hazelnut crumble and whipped horseradish creamJoint the birds as the season presses on for the best results....
View ArticleHow to manage felt recoil while shooting
There are a number of ways to lessen the effects of felt recoil and make shoot days better sport, advises Michael YardleyA bad experience with felt recoil when you first start shooting can affect your...
View ArticlePheasant, curly kale and mature cheddar lasagne
Perfect for a family supper or shoot lunch, try Philippa Davis' pheasant, curly kale and mature cheddar lasagneThis lasagne is ideal for family suppers and introducing guests to game. Philippa Davis’...
View ArticleThe best Macnab kit: Blaser recommends what to pack
Are you hoping to join the hallowed ranks of Field Macnabbers? If so, Blaser - this year's sponsors - has the kit to help you complete the 2019 Macnab Challenge. Chris Dewbury, Brand Director UK at...
View ArticleJack Fetherstonhaugh, sporting artist
Jack Fetherstonhaugh is making a splash in more ways than one. He tells Janet Menzies how he deals with the more diva-like of his subjectsSea Trout, one of a series of recent fish paintings. Having...
View ArticleThe Field subscription sale: 50% OFF TODAY ONLY
We have a cracking deal on Field subscriptions - the perfect gift for proper sporting sorts. Subscribe to The Field with 50% OFF for TODAY ONLY. Don't miss The Field subscription saleYou have until...
View ArticlePheasant meatballs in broth with orzo
Find new ways beyond the classic roast to serve a family feast with pheasant. Try Philippa Davis' pheasant meatballs in broth with orzoMake a feast for the family with these pheasant meatballs. As the...
View ArticleThe Field subscription sale: FREE GIFT with purchase
With the season well underway and Christmas just around the corner, it's time to get your sporting reading in order. Subscribe to The Field from just £19.99 and enjoy a cracking gift with purchase....
View ArticleForester 2.0i XE Premium Lineartronic
With diesel demonised, Subaru has returned to petrol for the latest incarnation of its popular SUV. But will the Forester 2.0i XE Premium Lineartronic cope with farm and family, wonders Charlie Flindt...
View ArticlePickers-up: making a clean sweep
Whether they have one dog or five, pickers-up play a vital role on shoot days and deserve every pound they get, says David TomlinsonIf your dog finds just one bird that would otherwise have been...
View ArticleRum and ginger sticky toffee pudding
Philippa Davis' rum and ginger sticky toffee pudding puts a boozy twist on a classic and is guaranteed to be met with delight at a dinner party This boozy twist on a classic is a guaranteed...
View ArticleMarina Gibson, sporting Diana
The founder of the Northern Fishing School is determined to introduce as many people as possible to the magic of the sport Marina Gibson founded the Northern Fishing School.Having spent a childhood on...
View ArticleRiver Wye: the Wye and the wherefores
The river Wye garnered a world-wide reputation for huge salmon, as well as for the intriguing cast of characters they attracted over the years, as Marsha O'Mahony explainsJames Lambert, Dr CM Mason and...
View ArticleThe top 10 best pheasant recipes
Take inspiration from The Field's top 10 best pheasant recipes for warming kitchen suppers, shoot day elevenses, game for the smalls and a dinner party centerpieceFrom simple suppers to shoot day...
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