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Plas Dinam Swells Bettws Roll Call
It may be the new shoot on the books but this estate in the Welsh Marches offers diverse drives, well-presented birds and exceptional scenery
Conserving Europe's One True Pheasant
The Nestos Delta in Greece harbours the last true wild European population of common pheasant, the black-necked. A project has been launched to save them
Guns For Girls
A new generation of serious lady shots has prompted gunmakers to build guns specifically for women. We explore the range and what our top female shots are using now
A National Pastime
Irritated by the pavement-clogging joggers pounding the streets of London, Eve Jones is heading to Aintree for some hearts a-pounding, eyes-on-stalks action
A Golden Shoot In Country Down
David Sandford’s vision to reintroduce wild partridges has won the Purdey Award – and helped to create a delightful shoot
More Than Just Hot Air?
Today’s field triallers rely on their whistles but go back a century and gundog owners had only pipes between their lips. Are we over-reliant on the devices.
Setting An Example At The Table
If you shoot game, accepting a brace at the end of the day is essential, says Deputy Editor Alexandra Henton. And why would you refuse, with so many tasty ways to reduce the current surplus?
Lessons In Country Life
Mike Fairclough, head teacher at a junior school in Eastbourne, explains how including countryside management in the curriculum can have both an academic and environmental impact
Art In The Field
While Andrew Kay’s sculptures are striking, their relationship to the landscape produces a second work of art, as he explains to Janet Menzies
Merkel 60e 20-Bore
Michael Yardley is immediately impressed by this lightweight sidelock side-by-side and finds that its slightly eccentric styling proved comfortable – and no impediment to performance
Continental Shift
You are as likely to see an HPR as a baseball cap at a smart shoot, says David Tomlinson. So, if you’ve done the training, how do you get to work your well-trained continental pointer?
How To Pick The Perfect Pup
It’s a bit like internet dating: check the breed profile suits your lifestyle, don’t be beguiled by qualifications and ensure the references are bonafide.
The Cottesmore's Staying Power
This Shires hunt can trace its origins back to 1666 – and fully expects to be celebrating four centuries of venery in 50 years’ time.
Art In The Field
Luci Maclaren depicts traditional sporting scenes in a vibrant, contemporary style. But how little paint can she use?
Resolving The Antibiotic Issue
The gamebird sector has made an impressive start to reducing use of antibiotics – but complacency could threaten more than just our sport
Flighting The Festive Goose
Christmas and wildfowling are both family affairs in Jonathan Young’s household, where getting up early is not just about surprising Santa Claus
Advent And A Bit Extra
When did the 12 days of Christmas become three months, wonders Eve Jones. And can anyone resist temptation for that long in a bid to fit in their party pants?
A Pair Of 28-Bore Beretta EELLs
Michael Yardley, admitting a preference for 28-bores, says this well-engraved and finished pair are great fun to shoot but need to be controlled more than bigger guns
Masters Of Engineering
Winter is no time to sit back, says Tim Field, as farmers turn their attention to maintenance tasks, ensuring the local lanes run as smoothly as the watercourses
Philippa Holland
Often seen riding sidesaddle behind hounds when she’s not designing fine jewellery, her love of racing inspired this month’s Dianas of the Chase race
Mad For March
With sporting seasons at an end and precocious weather persisting, the first sights and sounds of spring warm the heart of a countryman, writes Sir Johnny Scott
European Championship For Irish Setters On Snipe
Ideal lowland heather bogs on the banks of the Shannon and good numbers of snipe provided the perfect setting for an international field
Embracing Change
Just ahead of the new season, farmers’ attention focuses on the Oxford farming conferences. So is it just the landscape that’s going green? asks Tim Field
Volkswagen Arteon
VAG’s “flagship” model is a clever, attractive saloon with a real cracker under the bonnet. Charlie Flindt finds little to moan about
As Right As Rain
’Tis the season of mists, mud – and moaning, says Eve Jones, wrestling with yet another inside-out umbrella. But hang on. What about the smell of rain on the hill and those hot baths afterwards…
Racing Trainers Turn Loaders At East Garston
Lambourn is the home of the racehorse but many of racing’s famous names helped out at this fundraising shoot
Golden Ticket Winners At The High Four Day
Four challenging drives, each at a different Gloucestershire estate, tested the lucky guns who won the GWCT raffle
Beauty, Beast And A Perfect View
To bag your stag, one of the three parts of the Field Macnab challenge, you’ll need to ensure you have patience – and the best tools for the job
Hospital Wings
Falconry has strong sporting and cultural significance in the United Arab Emirates, where medical care reflects the affection felt for these beloved birds
Bryony Daniels
Tackling bogs with a garron or taking photographs as #TheHuntress, this producer, stylist and private PA says her heart is in the Highlands