A reader writes: “Last year we were lucky enough to have little owls nesting in our barn. Do they return to the same place each year and is there anything…
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The rules of being a modern pigeon Shot
A few simple rules for the modern pigeon Shot: Reconnaissance is still vital Learn to be flexible with your decoys and pattern Don’t be afraid to experiment if the…
Bored or gauged shotgun? What’s the difference?
Wise words from The Field miscellany.
Relatively deer-proof plants
My house sits in the middle of a farm surrounded by forestry. We love to see the wildlife in our garden but are unable to have flower beds as the…
High sheriffs: who are they and what do they do?
The average Englishman is aware of only two sheriffs, the Wild West sort who wore a silver badge with “Sheriff” written on it and the Sheriff of Nottingham. For most…
Game shooting in Spain
Does the idea of waves of partridges charging past like Spanish fighting bulls or redlegs screaming high overhead on a hot day in February set your sporting pulse racing? If…
The Field’s guide to game shooting abroad
Want to extend your opportunities for shooting? Game shooting abroad can offer exciting options. Read on to create a personal bucket list, with Ewan Davy’s guide to the very best…
What can I do about marauding pheasants in my garden?
Q: I live near a shoot, and my garden is inundated with pheasants celebrating the end of the shooting season and enjoying the calm. Every year they arrive and wreak…
February 2025
The Field’s February issue is all about adventure, exploration and new frontiers. Our cover star is Westley Richards’ breathtaking ‘First Spear’ double rifle. Matt Clark visits the makers’ Birmingham site…
10 things you didn’t know about The Field
The Field is the world's orginal country magazine, coming into being over a century previously. Here are some things you may not have known about the magazine.