Ahead of the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, bookmaker Fitzdares takes a look back at the names – both human and equine – who have…
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December 2021
Christmas number Wild adventure – Chasing a Macnab in the Outer Hebrides All change on the Spey – The chance to bag a beat on this fabled salmon river Seasonal…
The Field’s guide to shotgun barrels
Don’t be distracted by the decoration – when choosing a new shotgun, barrel construction should be a top priority, too says Luke Davison
Porridge: the perfect fuel for a day in the field
Fuelling the stars of Formula 1 as well as Fielders, there’s more to porridge than oats and water, finds Rosie MacDonald
Sporting artist Jonathan Armigel Wade: capturing the joy of country life
Jonathan Armigel Wade’s paintings offer a ‘curvispective’ on the joys of the countryside. He explains his unusual vision to Janet Menzies
Warm pheasant salad with spelt, beetroot and blackberries
As the season for our most prolific gamebird begins, it’s time to introduce friends and family to the joys of eating game. Philippa Davis offers a recipe using pheasant that…
Breed standards – the problems
There has been a much-needed overhaul of breed standards, says David Tomlinson, although show and working animals are often still worlds apart. A Slumber spaniel, anyone?
R & B Sporting – first class service & advice
Whether it’s your first or tenth shotgun purchase, you need advice on adding a scope to your rifle or you need the right clothing and footwear for the great outdoors…
4×4 tyres: top 10 things to consider in the field
Even if you have chosen the right vehicle for your needs, it’s choosing the correct tyres that will get your 4x4 over any terrain that lies ahead
November 2021
Don’t stop moving – How to become an instinctive shot Ground game – Why we should be shooting rabbits on driven days Another country – Where to hunt this season…