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Eyes on the pies

A day in the field isn’t complete without some form of pastry-cased deliciousness but how did the pie become such a sporting staple?

Mobs for Jobs

By the winter of 1942-43 British Special Forces had proven their worth but they were yet to face their greatest challenges

Best in class

An increasing number of schools are enlisting the services of dogs to help with everything from reading to homesickness and even conducting tours for parents

In it together

Syndicates offer the chance to experience the highs and lows of racehorse ownership for a fraction of the cost but the benefits go far beyond the financial

The thrill of the chase

Lure coursing is earning its place as an exciting sport in its own right, giving sighthounds the joyful opportunity to do what they were bred for

Truly man's best friend

Celebrating every type of breed, whether the sporting field is their domain or not, The Field Top Dog Awards is a salute to Britain’s best canine companions

Hidden fishing

While true voyages into the unknown are harder to come by in the modern age, there are plenty of remote waters where the spirit of adventure remains intact

A pack of all trades

Putting together and running a cohesive team of dogs requires a genuine understanding of each breed’s role in the field

Solid companions

An aspiring workman needs a tool he can trust, and the same is true in the field. For less than 10,000, these top workhorse guns will get the job done in style

Hounds, not hangovers

A fast-paced day following the RAC Beagles, a historic pack predominantly managed by students from the Royal Agricultural University at Cirencester

Manor Farm shoot Dorset

A herd of fallow deer charged back through the line, led by one of the hares that thrive here. Amid this wildlife maelstrom, two pheasants found their way on to the game cart

Wildlife through a lens

As hunting safaris made way for photographic safaris in the 20th century, Chobe Game Lodge emerged as a beacon of five-star luxury in Botswana

Beyond the Caye

Anglers descend on a Belizean paradise to try their luck at bonefish, tarpon and the legendary permit that grace its pristine salt waters

A Kyrgyz adventure

A horseback journey through the spectacular untamed landscapes of Sary-Chelek in Kyrgyzstan leaves an everlasting impression

French flair on the peg

A driven shoot in the heart of traditional grey partridge country was the perfect place to put Browning's latest shotgun through its paces

A tenacious trio triumphs

With pure grit and determination, three hopeful Macnabbers overcome all odds to succeed in The Field's ultimate sporting challenge

Journeying into the great unknown

Modest areas of terra incognita could still be found on the world map only a century ago and a host of gentleman explorers had a ball filling in the blanks

Change is no longer a choice

Two decades after the Hunting Act came into force, and with trail hunting now in the firing line, we must learn from history or be doomed to repeat it, says Nick Herbert

Denys Finch Hatton

The life and legacy of a legendary big-game hunter, passionate conservationist and champion of Africa.

A show of respect

The age-old ceremonies and rituals observed by German hunters honour the deep connection between humans, the land and the quarry we pursue

'You learn to act and think alone'

Adam Hart follows in the footsteps of his great-grandfather Frank Griffiths, an RAF hero whose youth spent wildfowling on the Dee helped him survive the Second World War

They're counting on us

At a time when farming feels very distant from many people's lives, the GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count is a prime opportunity to bridge that gap while helping our wild birds, says Gabriel Stone

Hunting's past, present and future

Members of the RS Surtees Society join the Fitzwilliam (Milton) for a weekend of sport and hospitality of the kind so admired by the 19th-century's pre-eminent hunting novelist

The art of gunmaking

A triumph of creativity and technical ability, the magnificent 'First Spear' double rifle made by Westley Richards demonstrates true craftsmanship in action

Fighting off the FOMO

Neil Cross looks to the sporting delights of Slovenia to dull the ache of days missed back home, while Serena Cross finds herself in the hot seat during a driven boar shoot in Slovakia

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

The opera legend spent her illustrious career captivating audiences on the world stage but, as she tells Daniel Pembrey, she is just as at home in the sporting field

Rory Stewart - The former Cabinet minister and hit podcast host talks to Alec Marsh about the parlous state of British politics, land management and his deep love of the countryside

The gently spoken 51-year-old former Conservative Cabinet minister is a countryman at heart. That's clear: he even changes into a tweed waistcoat for the interview, which takes place at his London home and begins with a question about his precise career status. Having resigned from the Commons and the Conservative Party in 2019, the former diplomat and soldier has reinvented himself, first with an unconventional but promising run as an independent for the London mayoralty (abandoned because of COVID19 in 2020) and then as a media figure, co-hosting one of the country's most popular podcasts, The Rest Is Politics, alongside Alastair Campbell, the former Labour spin doctor.

Fodder

Local fare with the feel-good factor.

Celebrating the game changers

Once served only in the traditional manner, the fruits of our forays now find their way into all manner of diverse and delicious dishes, say Neil and Serena Cross

The first civil engineer

John Smeaton left an indelible mark on the field of engineering and, three centuries after his birth, his legacy remains as strong as ever