little owl

A reader writes: “Last year we were lucky enough to have little owls nesting in our barn. Do they return to the same place each year and is there anything…

fried partridge

Korean-inspired fried partridge Sweet, spicy and ridiculously moreish, these nuggets of fried partridge breast will make an exciting addition to your regular repertoire. They are also a fun way to…

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

“I’m a strong person and don’t muck about with what I need to say,” warns Dame Kiri Te Kanawa who, as a world-renowned soprano, is foremost associated with the gentility…

March 2025 issue The Field

March’s issue of The Field is sure to set tails wagging across the land: it’s our gundog special packed with carefully curated, original canine content. Eleanor Doughty explores the challenges and rewards…

Chapuis Armes Super Orion Artisan C140

The featured  gun this month is a Chapuis Armes Super Orion Artisan C140 sideplate, a fairly recent model from the firm and the sideplated version of the C135 (also an…

pigeon shooting

  A few simple rules for the modern pigeon Shot: Reconnaissance is still vital Learn to be flexible with your decoys and pattern Don’t be afraid to experiment if the…

Top Dog Awards

Loyally nestled at our feet as the wind howls in the field, lounging on the sofa at home like a lethargic teenager or causing havoc that can only be laughed…

cocker spaniel

Amateur dog handlers tend to be forgiving of their dogs' faults. However, consistently good behaviour is important for progress