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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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Denys Finch Hatton

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

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

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

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

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

A Kyrgyz adventure

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

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 tenacious trio triumphs

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

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

'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

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

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

'A long way from Piccadilly or Pall Mall'

Marking 150 years since the birth of Sir Winston Churchill, Dr Conor Farrington explores this eminent statesman’s often-overlooked 1907 tour of British East Africa: a journey rich with enchanting natural beauty and sporting adventure

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

Going wild for great British game

Meet the passionate farmers, stalkers and chefs working tirelessly to put sustainable and healthy game meat on the country’s tables

Angling for success

It’s never too early to shape up for next season’s salmon and trout, and these top fishing schools are here to help

Talking scents

The canine nose is an astonishingly complex piece of biotechnology that man has harnessed for sustenance and sport for thousands of years

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

Fodder

Local fare with the feel-good factor.

Wall-to-wall excitement

Criss-crossed by formidable drystone walls, the High Peak Harriers’ scenic country provides a day out with an exhilarating difference