The Field - April 2025

In this issue

The game-changing art of gun mounting - A consistent mount is critical to becoming a first-class shot, asserts Michael Yardley.
Lowland stalking adventures - There’s no need to head to Scotland to enjoy the thrill of the stalk, says Graham Downing.
Let chalkstreams breathe - Charles Rangeley-Wilson believes we need a new approach to riverkeeping.

Farmers need a helping hand

Britain’s farmers are ready to deliver on food security and biodiversity. However, sustainability comes at a cost – one they cannot bear alone, says

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We've lots to be proud of

The return of the bluefin tuna is a win for sporting conservation, while a GWCT auction reminds us how generosity of money and time is helping vulnerable species.

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The game-changing art of gun mounting

A consistent gun mount is the foundation on which shotgun marksmanship is built. It is critical to becoming a top-notch shot

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Stalking on your doorstep

There is no need to head to Scotland to enjoy the thrill of the stalk. Pursuing lowland deer is not only exciting and surprisingly accessible but essential to the health of the British countryside

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Reinventing Arcady

With chalkstreams coming under increasing pressure, it's time to step away from the traditional and manicured and let our rivers breathe

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Gone away but not forgotten

The disbanding of packs is by no means a modern phenomenon; it is simply part of the ever-evolving tapestry of our hunting heritage

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Giving black grouse a lift

Black grouse could be restored to the North York Moors this spring thanks to a GWCT translocation project that aims to expand the iconic bird’s range

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Conservation wins

Now open for 2025 entries, the Purdey Awards recognise the outstanding game and habitat conservation work carried out by shoots across the UK

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'Here today, gone tomorrow'

With its cryptic plumage, striking beak and curious drumming behaviour, the snipe is a fascinating bird that has captivated sportsmen for generations

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Protecting our way of life

How BASC is fighting for the future of shooting - and how you can help

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A rare breed with serious pulling power

Once the engine of British agriculture, the endangered Suffolk Horse has found new purpose by exchanging farming for forestry, the show ring and even the field

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The last oystermen on the Fal

Oystermen have long toiled for their keep on these ancient waters and this living craft, passed down through generations, endures to this day

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Deliciously free

From a languid lie-in and breakfast in bed to a freshly caught mackerel and a blackberry plucked from the hedgerow, life's greatest luxuries needn't put you in the red

6 mins

Art in the field

The journey to rewilding has provided an abundance of inspiration for Hannah Dale

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Driven to distraction

The prospect of swapping arms and armour for automobiles at auction leaves Roger Field feeling rather daunted. Meanwhile, a celebrity sale attracts fans and bargain hunters alike

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Championing our canine kings

As The Field Top Dog Awards launches for 2025, searching for the best of our canine companions, Agria Pet Insurance is proud to announce itself as one of the sponsors

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Something to chew over

Many foods are toxic to canines, and most owners know to avoid feeding them to their dogs. But when accidents inevitably happen, common sense is key, says

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Fabarm Autumn Elite 20-bore

Italian proofed for steel shot and handling much like an over-and-under, this smart side-by-side has been designed with the future in mind, says Michael Yardley

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A natural nemesis for slugs

Last year’s wet spring brought an explosion of slugs out of hiding and into Ursula Buchan’s vegetable beds. Fortunately, this season she has an eco-friendly ace up her sleeve

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The Nevill Arms

Set in Leicestershire's Welland Valley, this boutique hotel and pub blends original character and contemporary chic with impeccable countryside credentials

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The Field Magazine Description:

The Field is published monthly and dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love field sports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.