With Browning launching their latest shotgun, the B15 Beauchamp, in the UK, Jonathan Young investigates the history of this iconic gunmaker. For The Field’s review of Browning’s new over-and-under, read…
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How to get your gun dog to sit
Teaching your gun dog to sit, stay and drop isn't as easy as the professionals make it out to be.
The 9 best apple recipes for your harvest
When the apples start falling from the tree, it is easy to start a production line of pies and crumbles. But their special flavour works fantastically in a variety of…
Skoda Fabia Estate SE L 1.4 TDI. Unfussy and modern
The Fabia has earned itself the reputation of a frumpy but popular workhorse in the past. Charlie Flindt takes the new Skoda Fabia Estate for a spin and finds that…
Why are peg dogs no longer welcome in the line?
Peg dogs used to be a common sight in the field. Now guns who stand in line with thier own retrievers are at best indulged and at worst vilified. Peter…
Anyone for real tennis? A cerebral and physical challenge
Real tennis is a niche sport, often only familiar to the students at certain schools and those who have taken a wrong turn on the Hampton Court tourist trail. It’s…
Brittany spaniel: rivalling the Continental HPRs
The Brittany spaniel may look like our spaniels but in actual fact it is a true HPR. Numbers remain low in the UK but David Tomlinson finds that, with a…
Partridge shooting tips. 12 top tips for the new season
Partridge shooting tips to ensure you can handle an Englishman or red legged partridge with aplomb. Mike Yardley imparts his partridge shooting knowledge
9 partridge facts you didn’t know for the new season
With 1 September upon us and the promise of the thrillingly unpredictable partridge, we cannot help but feel a tingle of excitement. Before we know it the season will be…
Fried oysters and sorrel leaves in Guinness batter
Philippa Davis’ recipe for fried oysters and sorrel leaves in Guinness batter is the perfect starter for guns who want to eat as well as they shoot. A light way…