The Field is a monthly glossy dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love fieldsports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.

November 2026 issue The Field magazine

Celebration is the order of the day in The Field’s November issue. It’s a festival of pheasants and presents as the season is in full swing and we toast the…

pheasant buns

Pheasant Waldorf brioche buns Ingredients 45g mayonnaise 50g crème fraîche ½ lemon, zest and juice 1 stick celery, finely diced 50g apple, cored but not peeled, finely diced 40g toasted…

Sir Roger Daltrey

Sir Roger Daltrey comes from his Jacobean manor house on the hill to chat fishing, farming and brewing. We might talk about My Generation yet you sense he’s happiest speaking…

The Merry Harriers

Hunkered in a dell deep in the Surrey Hills, this 16th-century inn is a comforting yet accessible escape from the rhythms of modern life. On arrival guests are greeted by…

Silver Pigeon 500 Years

This test focuses on a limited edition of the Beretta 687 built to commemorate the firearms manufacturer’s 500th anniversary (1526-2026). Just over 3,000 of the guns are being built: appropriately,…

Kale and bacon soup with pheasant stock

On 1 October my slow cooker resumes its place on the kitchen counter where it will spend the next few months constantly bubbling away, predominantly with pheasant stock or broth.…