Fresh from The Field
How to manage felt recoil while shooting
A bad experience with felt recoil can knock confidence and put new shots off entirely.…
Pheasant leg confit with leek, stilton and hazelnut crumble
Roasting a pheasant whole is magnificent for younger birds, but as the season presses on…
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: surprisingly sporty
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were bred to be foot warmers and lapdogs in Tudor England,…
Megan Rowland, sporting Diana
Despite not growing up with a family connection to fieldsports, while working as a volunteer…
Shooting
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…
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…
Food & Drink
Sticky bourbon partridge legs with quick pickled cucumber
All shoot menus should feature game, and throughout the season your supper parties should too.…
Partridge, black pudding and sloe gin terrine
Due to its size and flavour, partridge is one of the easiest game meats to…
Game and blue cheese bridie
Bridies are pasties’ Scottish counterpart, and make an excellent piece for the hill. Philippa Davis’…
Chocolate and orange fruit tea cake
A day on the hill calls for hearty fare – but it must be robust…
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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…
