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Grouse stroganoff
Philippa Davis’ grouse stroganoff gets leftover game out of the freezer and onto the table.…
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
If you can live without noise-based nostalgia, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is an SUV that…
Sophie Harden, sporting artist
The great hunting painters of the past would approve of Sophie Harden – her work…
Partridge hot pot
Philippa Davis’ partridge hot pot is wonderfully warming, and a great way to clear an…
Shooting
Guide to shotgun choke. Everything you need to know.
How to make the most of shotgun choke...a how-to guide from The Field
The 10 most expensive guns in the world
Buying one of the most expensive guns in the world won’t, sadly, make you a…
12 bores are for men, 20 bores for women, right?
According to my shotgun certificate, the Menzies arsenal currently includes: 1 x Beretta Silver Pigeon…
Grouse moor management debate: the burning question
It’s a contentious question – is cutting or burning the best way to improve a…
Food & Drink
Partridge fideuà: a nourishing, winter feast
Try something different with your brace by giving a Valencian dish a game twist. Philippa…
Pheasant chilli with black beans and chocolate
Bleak January evenings call for chilli. Philippa Davis’ pheasant chilli with black beans and chocolate…
Venison meatballs with ginger, coconut and spinach
Venison works wonderfully with fragrant spices, says Philippa Davis. Try these venison meatballs with ginger,…
The best way to cook pheasant breasts
The best way to cook pheasant breasts sometimes appears to be a closely guarded secret.…
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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…
