Nothing is more disappointing than dry pheasant, though it’s a trap even experienced game cooks can fall in to with late-season birds. Follow this guide to the best way to…
THE FIELD
The best elevenses to try this season
I have always thought of elevenses as canapés’ slightly bigger, more boisterous cousin. They both need to look attractive, be packed full of flavour and must be easy to eat…
AYA De Luxe No 2 side-by-side
Having a pair of side-by-sides to test is a luxury and Michael Yardley, after having a hand in the specification of the guns, takes even more pleasure when he takes…
Sporting Artist: Joseph Crawhall
Eschewing the sentimentality of earlier Victorian painters, Jospeh Crawhall created masterpieces of observation. Janet Menzies takes a look at this iconic sporting artist. SPORTING ARTIST: JOSEPH CRAWHALL The ambition of…
Hambleton Hall: a country house hotel that feels like home
The Editor spends the night at Hambleton Hall in Rutland, and finds an elegant country house hotel where chef director Aaron Patterson has a passion for game, which is reflected…
Why there’s still hope for the UK’s hazel dormice
David Tomlinson takes a look at the state of hazel dormice in the UK, and finds out what is being done to protect them. The country house chicken comes in…
How to go about shipwreck fishing off the British coastline
Tobias Coe delves into the world of shipwreck fishing, and finds out what you need to know before you give it a go. A fishing dog might be a little…
Discover the best gunmakers at the World Gunmakers’ Evening
Find out all you need to know about the 2022 World Gunmakers’ Evening, designed to be a one-stop-shop for the best gunmakers worldwide. With the advent of the new season…
November 2022
The month of November is a sporting smorgasbord, and this issue celebrates the lot, from high birds and how to find your range, stalking Chinese water deer and ladies only…
Meet the women at the helm of Britain’s grandest houses
Eleanor Doughty meets the modern-day chatelaines to find out what life is like running some of Britain’s most historic stately homes, and how they make it work. They may be…