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A pain in the grass

With cover at its highest at this time of year, gundogs are exposed to the health risks presented by grass seeds

Where have all the gamekeepers gone?

Lindsay Waddell explores the decline of gamekeepers over the past century but manages to find reasons to be optimistic in the uplands

An unexpected badger ambush

A member of the tracking association must act fast when his stalking dogs come across some surprising opponents

A dance before dawn

The swaggering spectacle of the blackcock lek is an astonishing piece of natural theatre that few are fortunate enough to witness

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 Exmoor Forest Inn and Duredon Farm

Nestled in the heart of Exmoor, these superb establishments are a sportsman's paradise, says Rory Knight Bruce

170 YEARS OF THE FIELD

Clothes for grouse shooting by Bernard Cazenove 3 October 1936

A Highland odysse

In August 1773, Dr Samuel Johnson and James Boswell embarked on their 83-day, 800-mile journey through the Scottish Highlands

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

Repairing, preparing and raring to go

Over the summer, hunts are a hive of activity: from horses and hounds to boots and buttons, everything must be shipshape for the Season ahead

A thrilling test of sporting skill

As The Field's Macnab Challenge returns for 2023, intrepid sportsmen will set out to achieve this most famous feat guided by seasoned mentors of the game

Steeped in tradition

The British are famous for their love of a cuppa but the history of tea in this country has distinctly courtly origins

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

Why moorland is a matter for us all

At the fourth Moorland Summit, conservationists of all stripes gathered to seek common ground in order to protect our moors and the species that rely on them

Heritage meets innovation

In a world exclusive, The Field is introduced to the Holland & Holland Noble, the new London-made shotgun from this most eminent gunmaker

The fol of follie

By turns impressive and delightfully eccentric, these quirky structures became a way for the aristocracy to express their individuality away from the practical constraints of the big house

Tenacious teckel

Dachshunds may be small and slightly comical but don't be fooled: these fierce little dogs have almost endless sporting potential

Going with the flow in a wet and wild landscape

The iconic lochs of Scotland's Flow Country offer trout fishermen one of the finest experiences in the sport

The workhorse of the Highlands

For centuries, the garron pony has been a steadfast companion to those who spend their time on the hill - a special partnership that continues to this day

A tricky topic to brooch

From Royal ribands to tartan sashes, these noble accessories are worn with pride by those entitled to them. But what do they really signify?

An unusual early percussion gun

Built by Samuel Nock, gunmaker-in-ordinary to four British monarchs, this elegant piece features some intriguing designs

Art in the field

Tim Scott Bolton talks to Janet Menzies about his work for HM The King and the complexity of capturing true wilderness on canvas

Land access 'putting the boot into ecosystems'

Wildlife could suffer under a proposed new countryside access act, leading conservationists warn. News that a future Labour government would legislate for a “default of access” to the British countryside, has troubled leading practical conservationists.

Sandringham Estate comes under fire

The Guardian claims a number of crimes against wildlife, including rare birds of prey, have taken place on the royal estate since 2003

Are clay grounds struggling?

Orston Shooting Ground has been placed on the market, prompting questions about the rising costs of running clay shooting businesses.

Why the best dogs are a master of all trades

Rather than training for specific tasks, Ellena Swift explains why it is important to equip your dogs for a range of jobs on a shoot day

Putting ex-layers to the test

Laurence Catlow hopes that his new stock of ex-layers will provide good sport while freeing up time for some much-needed fishing

Make your own luck

Different attitudes lead to very different outcomes for Jim Old in this tale of two stalks, as he learns to take every opportunity as it comes

Gamekeeper found guilty for dumping goshawks

The shooting community is in uproar after an appalling wildlife crime has once again cast a shadow over the country’s gamekeepers

The stalker's best breakfast

When he goes to help a local keeper, Leon Challis-Davies also has a crack at muntjac