The Field

Warm pigeon breast salad

Pigeon is lean, sustainable, inexpensive and delicious. We should all eat more of it this spring. So start with Philippa Davis’ warm pigeon breast salad and spring onions, with hazelnut…

Airgun guide. Taking aim.

Whether you are an experienced shot looking for a new airgun or a beginner giving it a go for the very first time, follow The Field’s expert airgun guide. Everything…

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CORONAVIRUS APPEAL Each and every one of us will be affected by coronavirus, whether through our family and friends, the enforced self-isolation, or the adjustments to our working lives and…

Retired gundogs

There is very little information and research about gundog retirement, which leading vet John Houlton is now attempting to change. If you have retired a working gundog, do take a…

How to make carnation vodka

Once you have mastered the standard hedgerow tipples, it is time to look beyond sloe gin and damson vodka. Consider something a little more unusual for next season’s hipflask. Carnation…

Claire Sadler

Having grown up with a love for the outdoors, Claire Sadler is now BASC’s first female vice-chairman and passionate about encouraging the next generation into the field. For more sporting…

Pigeon pie

For some proper comfort food, try Drew Ackroyd’s recipe for pigeon pie. It is fantastically hearty and the filling can be made with whatever you have in the fridge. No…

How to clean velvet slippers

Velvet slippers are an essential for staying at home in style. If you have inherited a pair that require some TLC, do not leave them to fester in the attic…

Best fishing books

It is tricky to choose the best fishing books. There are the classics that are no longer considered essential fare, while others remain in constant demand. Keith Elliot selects the…