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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
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
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
170 YEARS OF THE FIELD
Clothes for grouse shooting by Bernard Cazenove 3 October 1936
A Highland odysse
In August 1773, Dr Samuel Johnson and James Boswell embarked on their 83-day, 800-mile journey through the Scottish Highlands
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tenacious teckel
Dachshunds may be small and slightly comical but don't be fooled: these fierce little dogs have almost endless sporting potential
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
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
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?
An unusual early percussion gun
Built by Samuel Nock, gunmaker-in-ordinary to four British monarchs, this elegant piece features some intriguing designs
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
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.
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
Are clay grounds struggling?
Orston Shooting Ground has been placed on the market, prompting questions about the rising costs of running clay shooting businesses.
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
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
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
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
The stalker's best breakfast
When he goes to help a local keeper, Leon Challis-Davies also has a crack at muntjac
Round-the-clock reconnaissance
Mat Manning puts the HikMicro M15 4G Trail Camera to the test
A sporting life in Africa
Aidan Hartley recalls the thrill of fighting back against armed cattle rustlers
Kennel Diary
Harry Beeby spends an enjoyable but hot day judging at the Mendip Farmers' Hunt puppy show