The right to wear hunt buttons is granted purely on merit, and for this reason these small but significant additions to a hunt coat have, justifiably, been treasured for generations.…
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Prospective Macnabbers: where to take your shot
When John Buchan wrote John Macnab in 1925, he created a seemingly timeless and appealing sporting adventure for daring and ambitious souls. His three protagonists, Sir Edward Leithen, John Palliser-Yeates…
A Sporting Life – Dame Jilly Cooper
Dame Jilly Cooper grew up in the countryside of Yorkshire. Apart from a brief spell in Camberley during the war, where she amused herself feeding “wartime carrots” to the Staff…
November 2024
We’re celebrating the very best the world of fieldsports has to offer in the November issue of The Field, not least with the formidable sport experienced by lucky guns visiting…
How to get your shooting stance right
A good shooting stance is, quite literally, the foundation of sound technique. When you watch a line shooting, it is usually immediately apparent that some are standing well: in balance,…
Shooting from a high seat
Shooting from a high seat is not for everyone but it is an ideal way to control deer numbers and provides a sound base for a first shot with a…
Elevenses for a busy shoot day
Buttery cornbread with cheese and chives I was first introduced to cornbread when cooking for some American clients on a shoot in Wiltshire. At their request, I made a batch…
Rifle focus: Sako VL63 Finnwolf deluxe lever action and the Mauser Model 12
This month we look at two special rifles: one old and rare, the other relatively new and frequently seen. They are the Sako VL63 Finnwolf deluxe lever action and the…
The very best pheasant stock and soup recipe
The pheasant season has started and hopefully you will soon be cooking the birds, if you haven’t done so already. The Field’s recipe for the best pheasant stock is one…
Best Caps For Shooting
The best caps for shooting are well-cut and never out of place. The big decision is deciding which style to go for. “Peaky Blinders started a penchant for the eight-piece…