From nursing sick birds as a child to opening the first dedicated falconry school in the world, Emma Ford’s childhood enthusiasms have developed into a love for many fieldsports. For…
THE FIELD
May 2018
Catching the big beauties – tactics for a net increase; matching the hatch – how to find the right fly; how many guns do you really need – and how…
The best pigeon shooting retrieves this spring
Every year the 1st February and the end of the game shooting season is met with deep gloom. But there are still fine sporting days to be had, and opportunities…
Give the garden a mowing makeover
We may look forward to the warm lushness of a proper English spring, but the horticultural workload is never welcomed as effusively. From clearing winter debris, trimming hedges, tackling weeds…
Andrew Kay, sporting artist
Andrew Kay uses the scenery that surrounds him as his canvas. His striking steel sculptures act as one work of art, while their relationship to the landscape creates a second,…
Merkel 60e 20-bore
Michael Yardley is impressed by the Merkel 60e 20-bore. It is well made and well priced and, despite some eccentric styling, comfortable to shoot. For more gun reviews, read Michael…
Gundog photograph of the year: The Field Gundog Awards 2018
We are delighted to announce that entries to The Field Gundog Awards, in association with Skinner’s Pet Foods, are now open. And we have a brand new category for 2018.…
Bentley Bentayga Mulliner “Field Sports”
The addition of seat covers, a gun case and lockable storage to the Bentley Bentayga aims to turn the luxury car into a shoot wagon. So the Bentley Bentayga Mulliner…
Vets Uncovered naked charity calendar 2018
Previously it is the rowers to stick their oars in and young farmers who whip off the overalls. But this year veterinary students worldwide are forgetting their white coats for…
Prawn, sherry and garlic gratins with pistachio crust
Avoid a supper party meltdown with a handy, make-ahead starter that leaves you free to entertain. Philippa Davis’ prawn, sherry and garlic gratins with pistachio crust are super served in…