See how the Field man plights his troth. Rural romance from sporting swains in the field.
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Coconut, cardamom and rum panna cotta
The sporting season may be over but spring still feels far away. So transport yourself to exotic far-flung places via your tastebuds to cheer up an undoubtedly dreary month. And…
Bruce Little, sporting artist
To raise awareness for lions in the wild and conservation, Bruce Little has gone larger than life. Despite a journey as torturous as transporting the living counterpart, his enormous bronze…
Working cocker spaniel health problems
Today the cocker spaniel is a popular gundog, often outnumbering springers in the field. And it is easy to see why. Cockers have courage and character and their small size…
Pheasant samosas: spice up your frozen game
If you can’t bear another roast pheasant supper, it’s time to branch out. Game works fantastically with spice, so try Philippa Davis’ pheasant samosas. Serve as a starter to really…
Sporting Dianas: Lucinda Southern
Previously a junior driving champion, it was a chance encounter at The Game Fair that introduced Lucinda Southern to the world of gundogs. And after a rather less than warm…
Five spice venison with kale, ginger and spring onion
February is a miserable month, with the season over but the winter most definitely not. So travel via your food with the spices of far-flung places, try Philippa Davis’ five…
6 easy shooting exercises: your shooting MOT
Concerned that you are becoming the rustiest bit of kit on the peg? Fitness, strength and flexibility are crucial for shooting, but suppleness is an early casualty of age and…
Muck heaps: the best of muck
Muck heaps are a valuable tool in the battle against soil depletion, Tim Field explains. For more on farming, find out why winter is no time for farmers to sit…
Guerini Invictus High Pheasant
Michael Yardley is impressed by the Guerini Invictus High Pheasant. With relatively light barrels, excellent handling dynamics and good pointing qualities, it could be one of the best high-bird guns…