Fresh from The Field
The essence of hill stalking
If the essence of hill stalking is the hunting of wild deer in wild places,…
John Frederick Herring Snr, sporting artist
As popular today as in the mid-19th century, John Frederick Herring Snr began painting pub…
The top 10 best pheasant recipes
The Field's top 10 best pheasant recipes will ensure your brace never bores on the
River Wye: the Wye and the wherefores
The world-wide reputation of the River Wye for enormous salmon has attracted a fascinating cast…
Shooting
Types of grouse: which is toughest?
Types of grouse is a much debated point. Are Scottish grouse really tougher to shoot…
Partridge shooting tips. 12 top tips for the new season
Partridge shooting tips to ensure you can handle an Englishman or red legged partridge with…
British gunmakers of the 21st century
In the 19th century, gunmakers could be found the length and breadth of Great Britain.…
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…
Food & Drink
Pheasant, curly kale and mature cheddar lasagne
Philippa Davis’ pheasant, curly kale and mature cheddar lasagne makes a warming family supper –…
Pheasant leg confit with leek, stilton and hazelnut crumble
Roasting a pheasant whole is magnificent for younger birds, but as the season presses on…
Partridge spring rolls with plum sauce
Partridge is a super gamebird for newcomers to game and it is fantastically versatile. Try…
Sticky bourbon partridge legs with quick pickled cucumber
All shoot menus should feature game, and throughout the season your supper parties should too.…
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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…
