Alexandra Henton

Anti-hunting social media

Anti-hunting sentiment is nothing new, but the medium of social media ramps up the vitriol to unscaled, and altogether unpleasant, new heights. Following the weekend where a tragic accident in…

Game Fair guns. All lined up.

UPDATE 31/03/16: Countrylive File! has announced it is not an anti-shooting show. Read the story on Shooting UK. The Field and Country Fair, 10-12 June 2016, is looking forward to…

The April 2016 issue of The Field

Why we LOVE labradors – and does colour make a difference? are over-and-unders really better than side-by-sides – the editor dispels the myths; what happens when hunts go visiting –…

MK60 Miroku 20-bores

The MK60 Miroku 20-bores are quite the bargain in today’s market. Michael Yardley has positive first impressions of both the aesthetic and specification and, after a go on the skeet…

February 2016 cover

Driven boar – rifles and kit to bag the beasts of the dark forests; hard case to crack – top luggage to protect shotguns; hunting for fun – girls go…

Jan 2016 cover

Crumpling the steeple scrapers – top techniques for January cocks; hunting the hidden gems – follow hounds where you wouldn’t expect; Imperial Camel Corps – Allan mallinson salutes the brigade’s…

December 2015 Field cover

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ISSUE The Great Shots’ guns – a golden era; pick of the pack – what makes a Master’s horse? Field Trial hosts – why they do it; ‘ware…

13 Halloween pet costumes gone badly wrong. Not sure HM THe Queen's corgi's would get away with this

An unlucky 13 Halloween pet costumes that took a turn for the worse. As the end of October approaches funny things start to happen. Pumpkins proliferate in kitchens, lanterns are…