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Broads bonanza for peculiar little deer
Classed as vulnerable in its native Yangtze delta range, Chinese water deer are far from vulnerable in Britain, says Sam Carlisle
Make do and mend
COVID-19 put paid to Ellena Swift’s planned programme for Keepa and Lizzie so it’s a good time to give both dogs a refresher course
An escape by a feather
In need of a lockdown project to alleviate boredom, Adam Hart ventures out at dusk to try woodcock flighting in Wales
A sporting life in Africa
The great white shark landed by Swahili fishermen is the talk of Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast
When The King Shot Thousands Of Rabbits
Once valued for fur, meat and sport, rabbits later became such a problem they were discussed in Parliament, says Simon Reinhold
Smells like a HeroRAT
‘Rats’ – a four-letter word to many of us. But thanks to its olfactory skills, that much-decried rodent isn’t necessarily the villain of the piece
Sporting challenges across the Channel
If wanderlust strikes, where should one consider booking game shooting abroad? The Field asks those in the know
Skoda Octavia SE L Hatch
A new model is cause for both excitement and trepidation, finds Charlie Flindt. Would the Octavia remain endearingly practical or veer towards fripperies and pretention?
Paradise hooked
Searching for a place to rejuvenate the soul and reconnect with nature?
No picnic at The Third Pole
A century ago, the Royal Geographical Society and the Alpine Club set the wheels in motion for one of Britain’s greatest epics of exploration – Everest
The 1812 Edition, a triumph for Boss & Co
With a side-lever that fits to right or left, this ambidextrous over-and-under writes a new chapter in the history of London Bests
The pluck of the Irish
Horse power is key if you decide to face Ireland’s dastardly drains, fearsome banks and stone walls. And, perhaps, a desire to join the tumblers club…
A winter's white-tail
So well has the white-tailed deer done since its introduction to Finland that it is now an established sporting quarry, hunted both from high seats and on driven days
Bye bye baby…
This Valentine’s Day is going to be a bit different for Eve Jones, who has an announcement to make to all her devoted readers
They stoop to conquer
Once the sport of emperors, falconry has changed over the centuries — but it has also stayed much the same, says Richard Negus
Stealing a marsh on the flightiest of foes
Small, fast and skittish, the common snipe is a challenging adversary that demands an instinctive and controlled approach, says Tom Payne
Fairness, first and foremost
We may look down on ‘unsophisticated’ American hunters, but they embraced respect for the quarry before we did, argues Sam Carlisle
Game Cookery
Yearning for the delicious, fresh flavours of south-east Asian cuisine, Rose Prince makes venison fillet the extravagant star of this tataki dish
Where do we go from here?
Many game shoots are facing the dilemma of what to do with leftover birds, says Liam Bell
Wigeon under a winter moon
When goose fever sets in, an evening flight beckons, but the wily birds are upstaged by the spectacle of wild duck making one of their mysterious midnight journeys
Cull before the storm
For decades, the popularity of stalking has been growing but that might not last for ever and deer numbers continue to rise, warns Graham Downing
Anschutz 1782 stalking rifle £2,080
Well-figured wood, matt blued finish and guaranteed accuracy make Anschütz’s latest model highly desirable, says Bruce Potts
How To Avoid 2021's Corvid Control Trap
Dealing with common predators is a tricky issue under the system of general licences so here are some of the potential pitfalls to avoid
Wisdom of the greats
Tom Payne reveals the tricks to great shooting he has learned from watching some of the true masters of our sport in action
The aristocrat of the marsh
A distant relative of the poodle, the Irish water spaniel combines supermodel looks and composure to match with the ability of an Olympic swimmer
What's good for the goose...
The future looks bright for the white front, pinkfoot and greylag, says David Tomlinson
The value of venison
As we plunge back into lockdown, it is vital that all culled deer go into the food chain, says Megan Rowland
Jeep Wrangler Night Eagle £50,500
It’s an off-road classic and this high-spec Wrangler combines modern comfort and gadgetry with all-round ruggedness, says Ed Coles
The good life
Wild boar and even wilder woodcock are welcome additions to the menu
Game meat's unlikely allies
The game market has proven resilient in the face of Covid restrictions, says Richard Negus