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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
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 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
170 YEARS OF THE FIELD: From the archives
Summer evening rabbit stalking by The Man in the Cap, 6 September 1879
Jaguar E-Pace P300e
A fine contender in a crowded field, Jaguar’s compact luxury SUV is another step in the maker’s march of progress’ towards fully electric vehicles.
Hop and a skip to quaffability
Where once stood the giant hop trellises in Kent, there are now measured lines of trained vines, which are producing strikingly good wines from God's chosen county, says Jonathan Ray
Let it always be there
This summer, in halls and marquees across the land, gardeners will gather for one of the most anticipated events in the community calendar: the village flower show. Ursula Buchan explains its enduring appeal
The Inn at Whitewell
A jewel in Lancashire’s crown, this charming 14th-century inn is ahome from home for visiting sportsmen.
Art in the field
For Kay Johns, the eyes of an animal - be it a proud Highland bull or an exuberant spaniel - are the window to the soul.
The Buckingham dagger
Tasteful and practical, this blade is a testament to the necessities of daily life, sport and fashion of early-I7th-century England
The problem with provenance
Collectors love a good story and will often pay a premium for genuine, authenticated items. But as Roger Field explains, provenances can be frustratingly difficult to verify and just as tough to disprove
Jess Burgess
The Olympic Skeet hotshot on navigating the fine balance between the bustle of a City career and the pursuit of competitive shooting
Planning for failure?
Another day, another strategic housing plan - but the Government will never make headway in meeting its minimum new homes target if the left hand isn't talking to the right.
Health and happy homes first
Choosing whether to breed a litter from your working bitch is a big decision with many factors to consider, the least of which should be the potential profit, says David Tomlinson
Arrizabalaga sidelock
Bold yet attractive, this eye-catching and exquisitely crafted Spanish best 32in side-by-side pigeon gun performs flawlessly in the field, finds Michael Yardley
Coming of age: the rise of English whisky
Once seen as a novelty, whisky made south of the border is finally getting the recognition it deserves thanks to a growing band of dedicated distillers
Top of the props
Crafting everything from willow baskets and pots to intricate military regalia for Stage and screen, Britain’s artisans are playing their supporting role to perfection
Courts of appeal
The ancient pastime of real tennis is enjoying a renaissance, with devotees drawn not only by the sport itself but also by the distinctive buildings that house it
Running up that hill
Hillclimbing may be one of the simplest forms of motorsport but it is also among the most thrilling, delivering daring feats of speed in spectacular rural settings
Going underground
Heading up to town? Our guide to the Fieldiest destinations on the London tube map and their natural inhabitants
HT SHERINGHAM: 'The angler might travel very much farther and fare very much worse'
Tracing the footsteps of fishing writer and Field angling editor HT Sheringham, whose works capture the moments of sunshine and shadow in a fisherman's life
The hunt for inspiration
There has been, and always will be, something about hunting, the horses, the hounds and the landscapes that inspires great art and great artists
A gundog for the 21st century
Graceful, intelligent and with incredible sporting instinct, the English setter is the perfect field companion in the age of sustainability
A load off your mind
Good loaders can make all the difference to a day in the field and many are pursuing a professional qualification to deepen their knowledge
Clay shooting for game shots
Everything the fieldsportsman needs to know about clay shooting, from gun choice, technique and stance to how to tackle specific targets
170 YEARS OF THE FIELD
A look back over the history of The Field, from its origins as a weekly newspaper to the monthly countryside must-read it has become
Why The Game Fair is beyond compare
Since 1958, The Game Fair has been a stirring annual celebration of fieldsports and country life, and this year the event is marking its 65th anniversary
Delicacies from the deep
Whether it is a bumper bag of prawns foraged from a summer rock pool or a hard-fighting bass played to perfection, the fruits of the ocean never fail to delight Neil and Serena Cross
The Countess Bathurst
The indomitable chatelaine of Cirencester Park in Gloucestershire talks about pensions for police dogs and her deep love of shooting and the countryside
RSPB lays blame for raptor deaths
The RSPB believes illegal killing is the major cause of death in hen harriers, and grouse shooting is the main reason for the majority of these deaths.