How does a trout see a fly? Learning and understanding the intricacies of this process will prove key to choosing your fly – and your chances of success, says Paul…
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Highland Games: the beating heart of Scottish communities
Since the beginning of Highland Games in the 11th century, these epic contests have achieved iconic status, yet they remain the beating heart of communities near and far, says Ettie…
Your guide to The Game Fair 2022
This month, The Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall in Alcester, Warwickshire. Around 120,000 visitors are expected to attend from Friday, 29 July to Sunday, 31 July, and the event…
Sporting Diana: polo player Tamara Fox
The polo player Tamara Fox shares her childhood memories of ponies and rising through the ranks on the polo field. There is more than one way to shoot a deer,…
The craftmanship behind military uniform
Eleanor Doughty goes behind the scenes to find out how the military uniform, metalwork, swords and accoutrements are made for our Armed Forces. The northern boundary of the Roman Empire…
How the dog show ring has evolved over the past 160 years
It’s a curious thing, but there’s clearly something addictive about dog showing. For the majority of dog owners, showing is of little or no interest, but there’s a considerable number…
How the River Dee won royal favour
Sam Carlisle charts the lure of The River Dee, one of Scotland’s finest salmon rivers, and finds out how it became a favourite with the Royal Family. A fishing dog…
August 2022
Our bumper August issue includes our 52-page ladies’ special, featuring the female gun engravers in the spotlight, the best shooting syndicates for women, the lady masters to follow in the…
9 Products every Field reader should have
Whether it is a Purdey shooting vest, a robust watch from Bremont or a colourful beaded belt from Koy Clothing, these products should be on every Field reader’s shopping list.…
Sporting wagers: The Open Championship
This summer (10-17 July 2022) sees the 150th running of The Open Championship. Fitzdares’ Henry Beesley charts how people have bet on golf’s original major through history. Don’t miss the…