Finding form on the shoot – how to recover quickly when the wheels fall off; Bonefishing with partners – the perfect mix of sun, sea and sport; Buying new kit…
THE FIELD
September 2019
Partridge special – how to shoot the coveys crisply; Gundogs from ancient lines – the true aristocrats of the canine world; Catching 40lb British salmon – the glory years of…
Sticky bourbon partridge legs with quick pickled cucumber
All shoot menus should feature game, and throughout the season your supper parties should too. Partridge, due to its flavour and size, lends itself to all sorts of uses. While…
Arnhem: Operation Market Garden
75 years ago this month, Operation Market Garden failed to take Arnhem. Allan Mallinson explains how it has become a fascinating chapter in wartime aviation. For more intriguing wartime history,…
Christopher Marshall, sporting artist
Today we are spoilt for excellent equestrian painting and sculpture, but what about our beloved canine companions? Christopher Marshall explains to Janet Menzies how with time and technology he can…
Partridge, black pudding and sloe gin terrine
Due to its size and flavour, partridge is one of the easiest game meats to use. Philippa Davis’ partridge, black pudding and sloe gin terrine makes an excellent starter, best…
Rosie Whitaker, sporting Diana
Learning from a family of top shots as a child, Rosie Whitaker is passionate about getting the next generation of guns into the field and encouraging good manners in all…
Setters: a sight in heather
Setters are classic hunter-pointers but competition on the Continent is increasingly expecting them to retrieve as well. Always considered the grouse moor specialists, there’s no reason their talent and grace…
William & Son pigeon gun
First impressions of the William & Son Pigeon Gun are outstanding but can it really be worth the money? Michael Yardley is delighted to find the latest from one of…
Game and blue cheese bridie
Bridies are pasties’ Scottish counterpart, and make an excellent piece for the hill. Philippa Davis’ game and blue cheese bridie is exactly the hearty fare best packed into a pocket.…