A day on the hill calls for hearty fare – but it must be robust enough to survive the journey. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and orange fruit tea cake is perfect…
The Field
Amateur huntsman: hunting hounds and staying solvent
The role of the amateur huntsman is relentless – often combining full-time work with hunting hounds. Adrian Dangar meets the modern-day heroes prepared to throw their hat in the ring…
Ginger ale ham with soft rolls
Philippa Davis’ ginger ale ham with soft rolls is exactly the hearty fare required for the hill. They can easily slip into a large pocket and are robust enough for…
Gundog vaccinations: give them a booster?
Gundog vaccinations are essential, but are annual boosters necessary? David Tomlinson considers what the titre test could teach us. For more on looking after your gundog’s health, bloat is uncommon…
British gunmakers of the 21st century
In the 19th century, gunmakers could be found the length and breadth of Great Britain. Today there remains only a small core of British gunmakers, but they are building the…
Nicole Escue, sporting Diana
A hard fall ended the UK hunting career of Nicole Escue far too quickly. But a stint on the Holland & Holland Green Feathers course ignited a love for shooting…
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 gamebird need ever be wasted, says Tim Woodward, chief executive of The Country Food Trust.…
SsangYong Musso
Charlie Flindt finds the SsangYong Musso stylish, comfortable and generally a good country car. But the somewhat alarming suspension may cut short its stay at the farm. For more on…
The Game Fair 2019: what to see and do
The Game Fair 2019 is back and bigger than ever, with a fresh look and more than 140 new exhibitors for 2019. This year, the fieldsports festival returns to the…
The best picnic dips: pea and mint hummus and tuna pâté
Just because you are feasting al fresco, culinary standards do not have to slip. Dips are easy to make and good for feeding a crowd from a hamper, recommends Philippa…