Bitch or dog is a question all dog owners must face. But is it all just down to personal preference? Bitch or dog Sex. It’s a subject no one looking…
The Field
Denys Finch Hatton
On the morning of 14 May 1931 a yellow Gipsy Moth biplane took off from the little dirt airstrip at the foot of Mbolo Hill near Voi, on the edge…
How can you encourage little owls to nest?
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…
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…