The brown crab seems to be doing well at the moment; certainly there never seems to be a shortage. So why not make a meal out of it?
Features
Where to see ancient trees
Thanks to lack of revolution and invasion, Britain has more ancient trees than any other country in northern Europe. Why not visit them?
Ancient trees grow with ancient families
Thanks to lack of revolution and invasion, Britain has more ancient trees than any other country in northern Europe.Elizabeth Walton discovers the family trees of the Dukes of Abercorn, Argyll…
Cook your way through April’s showers
The Pot Kiln chef ,Mike Robinson, gives seasonal advise on pork, pigeon and pasta.
Professional Falconry
It takes just one bird to scare off a thousand others. From Humberside to Trafalgar Square, hawks and falcons are clearing vermin and making money.
Partridge shooting could face ban
With grey partridge numbers in decline and the loss of set-aside habitat, could the species be removed from the quarry list? If so, the consequences would be dire for redlegs…
The Field’s 50 top shots
These are the best shots in Britain today (and, given our pre-eminence in driven game-shooting, possibly the world).
Rare breed pigs – saving their bacon
Celestria Noel talks to the Duchess of Norfolk and fellow pig enthusiasts who have gone the whole hog to protect rare breeds.
Pride and predators
The RSPB, while gradually embracing predator control, needs us to manage it.
A guide to travelling with your gun
Travelling the world with your shotgun is fraught with difficulties. Here we offer you a guide to navigating the common pitfalls.