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Aim to Sustain — a single voice for game shooting
A partnership of rural and field sports groups aims to secure the future of our sport and more effectively highlight its invaluable contributions
When Horsefield doesn't get stick
As the season inches ever closer, the prep is moving apace at High Park, with young Horsefield proving he’s worth his weight in gold
Fit for your purpose
It doesn’t matter how good your rifle is, nor how good a shot you are, if it doesn’t fit you well you won’t shoot accurately, warns Bruce Potts
Moor for your money
Looking to pursue the king of gamebirds on a rather less than kingly budget? Charles Hartley outlines the various, more affordable options
In at the deep end
A cast for a strong fresh-run summer salmon hits a snag, but Julian Schmechel is determined to land his fish no matter how wet he gets
Stalking Diary
For a little deer, muntjac can cause enormous problems, hidden by tall cover as they damage prized plants and hedges around the estate
Taking stock of your little trout
Mike Swan outlines the pros and cons you must consider when putting trout in a river
Taking sides in gun debate
Simon Reinhold makes a case for side-by-sides in a world dominated by the over-and-under
A vital job with the fun factor
A farmer reports hundreds of pigeons hammering his standing wheat, so the Garnhams are on a mission
Kennel Diary
Harry Beeby enjoys the hound show and imagines the ultimate huntsmen’s dinner with his idols
Campaign group misleads on grouse shooting ‘ban'
As an animal rights activist celebrates a ‘victory’ over grouse shooting, Yorkshire Water denies it is phasing out sporting tenancies on its land
A fish for all seasons
Anyone who suggests catching with every cast is dull should pay the mackerel a visit
Taking a pop at the pigeons
Sim days are here to stay, but Blue Zulu would much prefer to be experiencing the real thing
Don't overlook grass as a habitat for game
We may not think of grazing ground as being of much use on a shoot but, if managed correctly, it can be an asset for sport and wild birdlife
Why gundog owners should go for goldies
The loyal and loveable golden retriever is often overshadowed by the labrador but trainer Ellena Swift makes the case for a cracking breed
Taking what comes
Small mixed-bag days are hugely popular, but they can be very hard to find, as Matt Cross discovers
Stalking Diary
Setting up a guest to take a shot is all part of a stalker’s role but even with the best will in the world, it doesn’t always go according to plan
The high point
Hot weather and hungry midges make stalking roe testing but a suitable buck on the hill presents a textbook shot for Jack Bell
Cool gear for hotshots
If you are fortunate enough to be out on the grouse, or shooting early-season partridges, don’t dress like it’s mid-winter, says Marcus Janssen
Locking horns with an island ibex
White cliffs, rocky shores and an azure sea provide a stunning backdrop for a summer holiday with a difference as a Nordic hunter sets his heart on a kri-kri hybrid
Aim to Sustain our way of life
Rural groups are joining forces to safeguard the future of shooting, says Richard Negus
When Black Grouse Were Shot In Surrey
Populations of this special gamebird have suffered catastrophic declines but they were once pursued throughout Britain, says Patrick Laurie
Selecting the best guns for grouse
Shooting grouse requires quick reflexes and tough, reliable guns that handle instinctively and can be reloaded quickly. Here are 10 to take to the moors
Mackerel, summer's glittering prize
Whether caught from boat, beach or pier with a simple lure, these pelagic beauties are part of the fun – and flavour – of the British coastline
Phoines Estate Highlands
Twenty-six lines of butts set within five corries, each rising to 3,000 feet, offered a roving syndicate a red-letter day on red grouse
For those in peril on the sea
A valuable aid to maritime safety, Britain’s lighthouses are also marvels of engineering; The Field picks five of its favourites
GROUSE-MOOR MANAGEMENT: A BURNING ISSUE
Is controlled rotational burning an important tool to preserve moorland, prevent wildfires and keep carbon in the soil – or should we ‘ban the burn’?
Sherry picking
The fortunes of this fortified wine rise and fall like the bow of a Spanish galleon – so what is behind this much-maligned drink’s current revival?
Community spirit
For too long the voice of the upland gamekeeper has gone unheard. Now, Regional Moorland Groups are providing them with a platform
Make way for the young thrusters
Don’t expect these youngsters to hang about –they’ll be over the gate before you get there