Handmade in Devon, the venison pies from Tom’s Pies’ fly off the shelves in winter. And now you can recreate it at home. Try Tom’s Pies’ venison pie recipe. For…
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Anna Burges-Lumsden’s rabbit, pheasant and bacon pie
Defrost those summer bunnies and put them with this season’s bag in Anna Burges-Lumsden’s rabbit, pheasant and bacon pie. The former deputy Food Editor at Delicious shares how to make…
Chorizo, pheasant and prawn paella
This chorizo, pheasant and prawn paella shows how pheasant can make a great substitute for chicken. Its light gamey overtones work wonderfully with a huge variety of spices. So put…
Chocolate, chestnut and brandy mousse
This chocolate, chestnut and brandy mousse will give any supper party a decadent final flourish. You can make these up to a day in advance, leaving you time to entertain…
My favourite bit of kit: Mike Swan chooses his cable ties
The sporting crowd are a particular bunch, especially when it comes to kit. In a series of columns for The Field, we ask what is most indispensable in the field.…
How to buy a gundog: The Field’s top tips
Whether you want a pup or a fully trained dog, knowing how to buy a gundog is getting trickier with the demise of classified advertising. So what are your best…
November 2016
THE BIBLE OF FIELDSPORTS FOR 163 YEARS Shooting high pheasants – George Digweed’s top tips; hunting with a crack pack – the Belvoir cut the mustard; driven boar – all…
9 gundog training tips from The Field
Turning a dog from an unruly pup to the perfect peg dog requires much time and patience. There may be tears, strops and tantrums (both human and canine). But there…
Airgun guide. What to shoot and what to buy.
This airgun guide is a useful introduction to anyone who wants to pepper tin cans, rid the lawn of rabbits or pop the odd pigeon for the pot. Air rifles…
Perfect roast pheasant recipe, with white wine and charlotte potatoes
This perfect roast pheasant recipe was developed after adding wine to the pan to keep the bird moist and experimenting with different ingredients