Long summer evenings are best spent bagging bunnies, but you cannot patrol all day and night. If evenings with the airgun are proving insufficient, rid your lawn of the bunny…
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Victoria Maloch, sporting Diana
A passion for rural interests pushed Victoria Maloch to pursue academic and professional paths to ultimately advocate for rural voices in the policy process. And it was a two-year scholarship…
Grouse ravioli with grouse broth
It might seem like a laborious task to make your own pasta, but the first brace of grouse is certainly deserving of the attention. Try something different with Philippa Davis’…
Setters: a sight in heather
Setters are one of our oldest sporting gundog breeds and to shoot over them is widely regarded as the greatest sport in these islands. But now, competition on the Continent…
Ginger ale ham with soft rolls
Hearty fare that can be served from a pocket is required for a day on the hill. Philippa Davis’ ginger ale ham with soft rolls are simple to put together…
How to live off the land: The Field’s month by month guide
Modern takes on how to live off the land is often heavy on edible flowers and common weeds and light on fur, feather and fin. Adrian Dangar suggest a modern…
How to make homemade compost with newspaper
Bulk up the compost heap by using your old newspapers. Follow our advice on how to make homemade compost with newspaper. It is very simple and will put the used…
How to make the best pheasant burgers
Don’t leave your game festering in the freezer over the summer. It should not be the reserve for winter suppers, as game makes excellent BBQ fare, too. This recipe for…
September 2020
Grey partridge saviours – the heroes behind the birds’ revival; Driven grouse in the Borders – family and friends at Thirlestane Castle; Do we need hot gundogs? – why most…
New study reveals the great benefits of grouse shooting to moorland communities
A new study has been conducted by the University of Northampton to assess the economic and social effects of integrated moorland management, including grouse shooting. Researchers found that the great…