The setting for sea-trout fishing is cold, dark and lonely. And yet you will be hooked even before the fish is, promises Ian Coghill. For further ponderings on the joy…
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Justin Prigmore, sporting artist
It was his love of wildlife that led Justin Prigmore to painting. Close and careful study is what allows him to capture his subjects with such precision, as he explains…
How to get more fruit from a mulberry tree
Does your mulberry tree look and seem healthy but fail to produce the goods? Mulberries are rarely found in shops but make exceedingly tasty treats – so those fortunate enough…
AyA Legend De Luxe 20-bore
Over-and-unders are nothing new to AyA, but the AyA Legend De Luxe 20-bore is something different and they are to be congratulated, says Michael Yardley. It would be hard to…
Venison wraps with roasted red pepper and aubergines
This season will call for innovative shoot lunches, but there’s no need to let social distancing spoil the occasion. Picnics are pandemic compliant, says Philippa Davis. So try these venison…
Top lady shots and the guns they shoot
12-bores are for men and 20-bores are for women – right? Wrong, insists today’s top lady shots. Gender equality in the field looks like choice and both bores are fit…
Suzuki Jimny: now little Jimny’s gone…
It is a sad day, now EU regulations have doomed the Suzuki Jimny, beloved by The Field. Charlie Flindt ponders the fate of our favourite little four-by-four. Read our last…
Can landowners request walkers put dogs on leads?
If a walker is using a public footpath on your land, can you as the landowner request they put their dogs on leads? Follow The Field’s guidance on your rights…
Black forest brownies
Social distancing requires innovative shoot lunches this season. Philippa Davis recommends a pandemic compliant picnic. These indulgent black forest brownies, with brandy and cherry jam, make the perfect pud. For…
Hound puppy walking: the next generation
Hound puppy walking is not for the faint-hearted. A foxhound puppy is a born mischief-maker. But puppy walkers are absolutely essential, both for bringing on the next generation and for…