Airguns are a brilliant way to get your first experience of shooting sports and learn how to be a safe, accurate shot. They are quiet, easy to operate and can…
THE FIELD
August 2025
The Field’s August issue marks the start of the season with a bumper edition celebrating grouse and the glorious North. Robin Hereford explains why the king of the moor not…
William Powell Princeps
We have tested the William Powell Princeps previously with less enhanced specification. The William Powell Princeps 12-bore over-and-under Weighing just over 8lb, the deluxe single-trigger gun has 30in, 3in-chambered, high-performance…
Haggis scotch egg with oat crust and chutney
Recipe for haggis scotch egg with oat crust and chutney. Ingredients 4 free-range eggs 350g haggis 250g sausage meat 12g parsley leaves, finely chopped Oat crust 40g rolled oats 40g…
The Game Fair: our countryside family
Supporting British business One thing that stands out is how many British businesses are represented at The Game Fair from tiny one person endeavours to large enterprises with global customers. …
Not all sporting dogs enjoy swimming
We all know that you can take a horse to water but can’t make it drink; it’s equally true that you can take a dog to water but can’t make…
Early season shoot days
My enjoyment of early-season shoot days remains as strong as ever. But there is more to this appreciation of an August day on a moor, a September day in fields…
Thomas Straker: the joy of cooking what you shoot
“We came to thrive over other species because we were able to hunt and cook and feed our brains,” says Thomas Straker. “That all stemmed from hunting. The most dialled…
Modern Airguns
The modern airgun is a sophisticated tool and the weapon of choice for professional vermin control. Perfect for shooting magpies and rabbits around the garden
Skinners: a family firm that loves dogs as much as you
Skinner’s is a family firm that loves dogs as much as you do. Not only that, we have years of experience and understanding of the specialised canine nutrition needed to…