A registered shooting school would tell you 12 years plus, a parent may tell you as young as three. Rosie Nickerson canvasses opinion on what age should youngsters start shooting?…
THE FIELD
The 7 best recipes for your hedgerow harvest
The hedgerows are bursting with berry delights at this time of year. Don’t amble past on your dog walks and let it all go to waste. Go equipped with a…
Merkel: perfect hillside companions
The Macnab Challenge is the ultimate sporting test, requiring fortitude, skill and a generous dash of luck. But having the right kit certainly helps. Graham Downing explains why Merkel is…
Macnab stalking: the toughest part of the challenge?
There is nothing straightforward about bagging a Macnab – it requires fieldcraft, stamina and a dash of luck. But is the Macnab stalking the toughest component of them all, asks…
Heather honey partridge skewers with blue cheese dip
If elevenses is going to be the food stop of the day, do it in style. Philippa Davis’ heather honey partridge skewers with blue cheese dip can be grilled in…
Lucinda Sutcliffe, sporting Diana
From joining the beating line aged six to pursuing sport all over the world, for Lucinda Sutcliffe, her passion for fieldsports is firmly underpinned by a ‘field to fork’ philosophy.…
October 2020
High birds on Exmoor – soaring partridges in Lorna Doone country; Big guns boom on the marsh – flighting geese with vintage eight-bores; Classic kit for the shooting season –…
Why are peg dogs no longer welcome in the line?
Today, guns that appear in the line with their own retriever is at best indulged – and at worst, vilified. But peg dogs were once a common sight in the…
Partridge spring rolls with plum sauce
Whether you are new to cooking or eating game, partridge is an excellent place to start. Philippa Davis’ partridge spring rolls with plum sauce show how versatile this super little…
What to wear for shooting: cracking the code
Should one follow trend or tradition when dressing properly for a day in the field? Robert Gibbons offers his advice on what to wear for shooting. Looking to add to…