Alexandra Henton

what to wear when shooting

What to wear when shooting? Top shots are not fussed about sartorial elegance, though that is a desirable bonus. The main qualities they demand are warmth, flexibility and concealment, and…

December 2014 - The Field

The Field Magazine – December 2014 The black art of late grouse It requires art to outwit these wary birds, says Antony Milbank River’s Hall renaissance Idyllic Constable countryside and…

venison burger

Venison is an excellent and healthy alternative to beef. Here are five of the best venison recipes, from stews to burgers.

Private jet and helicopter travel. Heli-fishing with Edmiston Aviation.

Private jets and helicopters are one of the best ways to fit sport into tight schedules and take guns, ammunition and gundogs without the complications of standard airport check-in. The…

Has hedge hopping been fun but lacking a certain edge? Are you not quite feeling sick with fear before a day’s hunting? Then why not dial it up a notch…

Hotties naked charity calendar. Emma Bond with A Soldier's Prayer inscribed on her back was one of the 2014 Hotties. Look out for this year's calendar

The Hotties naked charity calendar has been running for two years. And raised over £9000 for Help For Heroes. The Field has picked the Hotties Naked charity calendar as one…

Vintage hunting and shooting clothes. Marquess of Zetland. The Marquess of Zetland photographed for The Field in 1948.

Vintage hunting and shooting clothes are found in most field reader’s dressing room. But if uncles and fathers happen not be the right size then there is much to be said…

The Purdey Woodward .410 is extraordinarily dainty

The Purdey Woodward .410 is a dainty over-and-under. At only 5lb 2oz the Purdey Woodward .410 over-and-under is one of two exciting new Purdey guns I shot recently at the West London…