Spring has sprung and it is time to banish the hearty meat strews. Philippa Davis’ langoustine fideos are light but will still make for a flavour-packed feast. It is a…
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My favourite bit of kit: Mike Daunt chooses his old reels
Whether they make him eccentric or a “bloody old fool”, Mike Daunt chooses his classic reels as his best bit of kit. Find out what BASC’s Director of Firearms would…
The life of a stockman in winter
February is a dark, dormant time for the stockman. But his life can be made a happier one at this time of year, with state of the art, modern farming…
April 2017
Guns for girls – the best shotguns for serious lady shots; sporting Dianas – we launch our new column for girls who hunt, shoot, fish and stalk; potent loads –…
Tristram Lewis, sporting artist
Inspired by Munnings from a young age, Tristram Lewis tells Janet Menzies why he swapped his paintbrush for Plasticine to immortalise a great racehorse in bronze. For more sporting art,…
Why is the Cheltenham Festival so special? ADVERTORIAL
Cheltenham. Just the one word and a racing fan’s eyes will light up. But for those not in the know, what is it about the Cheltenham Festival that makes it…
EJ Churchill 32in Crown Continental
The EJ Churchill 32in Crown Continental is an interesting gun, made in Spain to imaginative British specification, but Michael Yardley comes close to awarding it dix points. For another gun…
Blood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet
Deliciously naughty and laced with tequila, Philippa Davis’ blood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet is the only way to stave off the post-sporting season blues. It is ideal for rounding…
March 2017
How to pick the perfect puppy – do you know which one is right for you? should we shoot woodcock? – let science guide your decision; Cottesmore Hunt’s 350th anniversary…
The Macnab Challenge 2016: the film
The Macnab Challenge has been part of The Field’s heritage for numerous years. The derring-do, spirit of adventure, sporting skill and camaraderie that comes with taking on the challenge is…