The Field
A dance before dawn
The swaggering spectacle of the blackcock lek is an astonishing piece of natural theatre that few are fortunate enough to witness
7 min |
August 2023
The Field
Feargal Sharkey
The ex-punk rocker is now channelling his anger into saving Britain's beleaguered chalkstreams and holding those responsible for their decline firmly to account
4 min |
August 2023
The Field
The Exmoor Forest Inn and Duredon Farm
Nestled in the heart of Exmoor, these superb establishments are a sportsman's paradise, says Rory Knight Bruce
3 min |
August 2023
The Field
170 YEARS OF THE FIELD
Clothes for grouse shooting by Bernard Cazenove 3 October 1936
3 min |
August 2023
The Field
A Highland odysse
In August 1773, Dr Samuel Johnson and James Boswell embarked on their 83-day, 800-mile journey through the Scottish Highlands
6 min |
August 2023
The Field
Egton estate North Yorkshire
An early-season walked-up day brings a party of old friends to the moor, where elegant dogwork and plentiful grouse make for unforgettable sport
7 min |
August 2023
The Field
Repairing, preparing and raring to go
Over the summer, hunts are a hive of activity: from horses and hounds to boots and buttons, everything must be shipshape for the Season ahead
7 min |
August 2023
The Field
A thrilling test of sporting skill
As The Field's Macnab Challenge returns for 2023, intrepid sportsmen will set out to achieve this most famous feat guided by seasoned mentors of the game
4 min |
August 2023
The Field
Steeped in tradition
The British are famous for their love of a cuppa but the history of tea in this country has distinctly courtly origins
5 min |
August 2023
The Field
The future of firearms licensing
As a consultation on Britain's gun laws gets under way, it is imperative that the shooting public is not made to pay for failures caused by poor policing. Ensure your voice is heard, urges Graham Downing
4 min |
August 2023
The Field
Why moorland is a matter for us all
At the fourth Moorland Summit, conservationists of all stripes gathered to seek common ground in order to protect our moors and the species that rely on them
7 min |
August 2023
The Field
Heritage meets innovation
In a world exclusive, The Field is introduced to the Holland & Holland Noble, the new London-made shotgun from this most eminent gunmaker
6 min |
August 2023
The Field
The fol of follie
By turns impressive and delightfully eccentric, these quirky structures became a way for the aristocracy to express their individuality away from the practical constraints of the big house
6 min |
August 2023
The Field
Tenacious teckel
Dachshunds may be small and slightly comical but don't be fooled: these fierce little dogs have almost endless sporting potential
6 min |
August 2023
The Field
Going with the flow in a wet and wild landscape
The iconic lochs of Scotland's Flow Country offer trout fishermen one of the finest experiences in the sport
7 min |
August 2023
The Field
The workhorse of the Highlands
For centuries, the garron pony has been a steadfast companion to those who spend their time on the hill - a special partnership that continues to this day
7 min |
August 2023
The Field
A tricky topic to brooch
From Royal ribands to tartan sashes, these noble accessories are worn with pride by those entitled to them. But what do they really signify?
7 min |
August 2023
The Field
An unusual early percussion gun
Built by Samuel Nock, gunmaker-in-ordinary to four British monarchs, this elegant piece features some intriguing designs
2 min |
August 2023
The Field
Art in the field
Tim Scott Bolton talks to Janet Menzies about his work for HM The King and the complexity of capturing true wilderness on canvas
3 min |
August 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Land access 'putting the boot into ecosystems'
Wildlife could suffer under a proposed new countryside access act, leading conservationists warn. News that a future Labour government would legislate for a “default of access” to the British countryside, has troubled leading practical conservationists.
1 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Sandringham Estate comes under fire
The Guardian claims a number of crimes against wildlife, including rare birds of prey, have taken place on the royal estate since 2003
1 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Are clay grounds struggling?
Orston Shooting Ground has been placed on the market, prompting questions about the rising costs of running clay shooting businesses.
1 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Why the best dogs are a master of all trades
Rather than training for specific tasks, Ellena Swift explains why it is important to equip your dogs for a range of jobs on a shoot day
6 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Putting ex-layers to the test
Laurence Catlow hopes that his new stock of ex-layers will provide good sport while freeing up time for some much-needed fishing
4 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Make your own luck
Different attitudes lead to very different outcomes for Jim Old in this tale of two stalks, as he learns to take every opportunity as it comes
4 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Gamekeeper found guilty for dumping goshawks
The shooting community is in uproar after an appalling wildlife crime has once again cast a shadow over the country’s gamekeepers
1 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
The stalker's best breakfast
When he goes to help a local keeper, Leon Challis-Davies also has a crack at muntjac
5 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Round-the-clock reconnaissance
Mat Manning puts the HikMicro M15 4G Trail Camera to the test
4 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
A sporting life in Africa
Aidan Hartley recalls the thrill of fighting back against armed cattle rustlers
3 min |
July 12, 2023
Shooting Times & Country
Kennel Diary
Harry Beeby spends an enjoyable but hot day judging at the Mendip Farmers' Hunt puppy show
2 min |