The Field

Tiggy Pettifer

As a fundraiser for the Atlantic Salmon Trust, Tiggy Pettifer aims to inspire the next generation. When a keen, young angler returns to the river, she knows she has achieved…

Trifle opera cake jars with amaretto

With country house opera postponed or cancelled, put on a picnic worthy of Glyndebourne’s lawns at home. Don your finery, select a family member to provide the entertainment and indulge…

Hunting with falcons

Neil Cross headed to Dartmoor to experience hunting with falcons on horseback. It proved a thrilling sport set against a dramatic backdrop. For more on different days out hunting, we…

Harrier breed

The harrier breed has not been registered with the Kennel Club for over 100 years, but interest has never faded in hunt country. England has 18 harrier packs, Ireland has…

Women's country clothing

Rosie Nickerson meets three field fashionistas, who are running successful businesses from their rural homes and creating women’s country clothing that actually works in the field. For more proper field…

Lead shot

The major shooting organisations have decided to endorse a move away from lead shot to alternatives. Since lead shot has been used for centuries we know a great deal about…

Venison salad niçoise

Even without chairs, a table or pressed linen, don’t let your culinary standards slip alfresco. Game makes excellent fare for summer suppers, so include it in your picnic. Philippa Davis’…