Rook shooting: four-and-twenty black birds
Would you be tempted by four-and-twenty black birds in a pie? David Pilkington heads out rook shooting, once a traditional part of the country calendarThe writer peers up into the canopy on 11 May,...
View ArticleHow to grow chillies: turning up the heat
Add fire and flavour to home-cooked suppers with your very own chillies. They are simple to grow - and the plants make an excellent addition to the patio. Rachel Green shares her top tips on how to...
View ArticleThe Naked Truth Dunrunnin Rehoming Kennels 2020 Calendar
Volunteers and owners are going sans garments for greyhounds. The Naked Truth Dunrunnin Rehoming Kennels 2020 Calendar is not only raising funds - but dispelling myths, too Owners and volunteers have...
View ArticleBest fishing books to hook
Enjoy sporting pastimes from your armchair, with the top ten fishing tomes that no rod should be without. Keith Elliott surveys his shelves An illustration by Raymond Sheppard for Hemingway's 'The Old...
View ArticleHow to clean velvet slippers
Whether you have inherited a pair that need some TLC or simply want to stay at home in style, follow our top tips on how to clean velvet slippersVelvet slippers - for staying at home in style.Velvet...
View ArticlePigeon pie: an ever evolving dish
Pigeon is lean, sustainable, inexpensive - and wonderfully hearty in a pie. Try Drew Ackroyd's pigeon pie and use whatever you have in the fridge to find your favourite fillingPigeon pie is a great...
View ArticleClaire Sadler, sporting Diana
BASC’s first female vice-chairman is keen to encourage the next generation to develop a love for fieldsportsClaire Sadler's love for fieldsports came from a passion for the outdoors.Having grown up...
View ArticleThe Field subscription sale: stay at home with The Field
To see you through a long spring, choose one of the many ways to enjoy The Field without leaving the house. Receive a FREE issue, subscribe for as little as £6 or browse the last 10 years of The Field...
View ArticleHow to make carnation vodka
If you have mastered the standard hedgerow fare, consider something different for next season's hipflask. Follow The Field's guide on how to make carnation vodkaOpt for something a little more unusual...
View ArticleRetired gundogs: when to beat the retreat
David Tomlinson appeals to owners of retired working gundogs to complete an online survey to help increase knowledge and understanding of the reasons for ending a dog’s careerThere is scant research...
View ArticleCoronavirus Appeal by The Country Food Trust
Help The Country Food Trust provide 250,000 meals to those in need. We urge all country people to donate to this cause.CORONAVIRUS APPEAL Each and every one of us will be affected by coronavirus,...
View ArticleAirgun guide. What to shoot and what to buy.
Whether you are keen to pepper tin cans, rid the lawn of rabbits or pop a pigeon for the pot, follow The Field's comprehensive airgun guide Shooting with an air rifle is bags of fun. And you can banish...
View ArticleWarm pigeon breast salad and spring onions
We should all eat more pigeon this spring - so start with this light spring time supper that still feels like comfort food. Try Philippa Davis' warm pigeon breast salad and spring onions, with hazelnut...
View ArticleHare mythology: why we’re all mad for hares
Hares are surrounded by myth and infamous for the madness of their March courtship rituals. Matthew Dennison considers why Britain's fastest land mammal continues to fascinateBrown hares boxing, a...
View ArticleWild garlic pithivier with watercress, mushrooms and goat’s cheese
Wild garlic season is only short, so make the most of it with Philippa Davis' wild garlic pithivier with watercress, mushrooms and goat's cheeseWild garlic is only a short lived ingredient.Wild garlic...
View ArticleHow to reduce gundog shedding
As the seasons change, gundogs losing their coats is a natural process. But there are a few things that can reduce your time spent hoovering - follow The Field's guide on how to reduce gundog shedding...
View ArticleBest eggs: here’s to cracking eggs
The egg is a miraculous ingredient in all its forms, and Easter is the time to celebrate it. Hattie Ellis selects her favourite best eggs, from pale-blue Cotswold Legbars to the dark-golden Burford...
View Article20 most famous horses: first past the post
Sarah Fitzpatrick selects the 20 horses - real, mythical and cartoonish - that continue to capture our imagination, from Pegasus and Kipper to Arkle and Eclipse Arkle needs no introduction, he became...
View ArticleGinger, mint and garlic grilled hogget leg steaks
Easter doesn't have to mean spring lamb. Try Philippa Davis' ginger, mint and garlic grilled hogget leg steaks with quick pickled rhubarb for something seasonal and succulent Easter doesn't have to...
View ArticleCollecting wild bird eggshells
Today, the eggs delivered come Easter tend to be of the chocolate variety and collecting wild bird eggshells is a hobby of the past. This was not so for Tony Ladd, who has made a career producing...
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