Fresh from The Field
Justin Tew, sporting artist
Justin Tew captures compelling and nostalgic seascapes but now his concerns for marine conservation are…
Amateur huntsman: hunting hounds and staying solvent
The role of the amateur huntsman is relentless – often combining full-time work with hunting…
Ginger ale ham with soft rolls
Philippa Davis’ ginger ale ham with soft rolls is exactly the hearty fare required for…
Gundog vaccinations: give them a booster?
Gundog vaccinations are essential, but are annual boosters necessary? David Tomlinson considers what the titre…
Shooting
The Country Food Trust: where do your birds go after the shoot?
It is our responsibility in shooting to ensure all gamebirds enter the food chain. No…
How to shoot well at charity shoots: George Digweed’s guide
Summer is the season of charity shoots. They exist to raise money for fantastic causes…
Simulated shooting house parties
Simulated days were once shooting’s driving range, but as demand has grown they have become…
Indoor shooting practice: home, home on the indoor range
Indoor shooting practice is invaluable to refining your rifle and shotgun technique before facing big…
Food & Drink
Peach, brandy and raspberry punch
For a stylish start to your picnic, try Philippa Davis’ peach, brandy and raspberry punch.…
Venison salad niçoise
Retain your culinary standards alfresco, even without a table, chairs and pressed linen. Philippa Davis’…
Fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut
Nothing beats a fresh scone warm from the oven, but have you thought about adding…
Spiced crab thermidor
For something a little bit different, try Philippa Davis’ spiced crab thermidor for your next…
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Clothing & kit
The top ten best gumboots
Quintessentially British and remarkably useful, gumboots are essential kit in the field. From smart Le…
My favourite bit of kit: Rob Fenwick chooses his shooting box
With a sliding compartment for guns, hidey hole of ammo, enough room for wet clothes…
