Christmas special – brimming with seasonal spirit; Muzzle-loaders in the line – blackpowder and testing birds at Holkham; No shadow on this moor – eminence, not grandeur, with the Percy’s…
The Field
Top 10 airguns for use in the field
Airguns are essential for ‘garden work’ and make an excellent first gun for young shots. Michael Yardley suggests the top 10 airguns on the market now, for every budge. For…
Country house libraries: tome sweet tome…
Creating a library is one of life’s great journeys. Daniel Pembrey meets the companies that can not only help amass a great collection, but create beautiful country house libraries to…
Pear, apple, blackberry and port pie
Pie is the ultimate comfort food, says Philippa Davis. So when something sweet is required, try our pear, apple, blackberry and port pie – best served with a side of…
Mini pheasant and blackberry jam pies
Package up these mini pheasant and blackberry jam pies and pocket them for the peg, suggests Philippa Davis. Or they are an excellent addition to afternoon tea. For more bite-sized…
Sascha Holland, sporting Diana
A lifelong love of the outdoors and new found passion for cooking saw Sascha Holland discover the connection between sustainable eating, wildlife and conservation. Now she hopes to see more…
The pumpkin: how it stole the turnip’s thunder
The pumpkin heralds shorter days and spooky happenings come autumn and Halloween. From lighting doorsteps as jack-o’-lanterns to flavouring soups, coffees and pies, it is the definitive symbol of All…
November 2020
Birds, flying high – feel-good pheasants at Cocking; Why we should bound after the beagles – the highs of hunting on foot; Steelhead in British Columbia – adventure with rod,…
Bespoke hunting boots to last a lifetime
Bespoke hunting boots will not only last a lifetime, but also offer protection, comfort and style in the field, says Eve Jones. For more on bespoke field kit, read handmade…
Tree planting for profit and posterity
Just 13% of UK land is woodland cover. But through to 2050, the Government wants 75,000 acres of woodland planted annually. Tree planting can be done by anyone, says Rupert…