The pheasant season is fast approaching and many youngsters will be heading off, out into the field, for their first formal shoot days. But at what age can a youngster start shooting? The answers vary. I’ve heard a parent say: “As soon as they are older enough to handle a…
It may only be September, but already the evenings seem to be getting darker earlier and earlier. The time we can spend outside in the garden is becoming shorter. Which gives us a hankering after some proper, British comfort food. Draw the curtains, gather round the table and enjoy this…
Wanting to improve your game and clay shooting technique is important to everyone who shoots. More tips on how to improve your game and clay shooting can be found on the The Field’s website. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to understand the bio-mechanical and mental…
Charles Rangeley-Wilson picks his top 10 fly-fishing spots accessible to all. It's open to debate, preferably after a day on a chalkstream.
Hares are surrounded by myth. The hare is an ancient and mystical creature, and its March courtship rituals are 'mad'
Callie Coles is now delighting in passing her love for hunting to the next generation, as well as following them over hedges. For more seriously sporting ladies offering advice and encouragement, take a look at our Sporting Diana pieces by thrusting vet Lucinda Ticehurst and country girl Tania Coxon. CALLIE…
“I’m very keen on Portuguese water dogs, Boxers of course. Oh, and I love lurchers and whippets. And the Hungarian pumi is a rather fabulous herding dog but rare in this country.” One senses Clare Balding’s list of favourite dog breeds is long. “Every dog I meet is my favourite,”…
In the 19th century, gunmakers could be found the length and breadth of Great Britain. Today there remains only a small core of British gunmakers, but they are building the highest quality guns with the latest technology, offering some of the market’s finest. Would you choose an over-and-under or side-by-side?…
When it comes to dressing for a special occasion, few things are more princely, impressive – or mystifying — than sashes. Whether worn at a Royal (or Disney) wedding, a Palace dinner or a Caledonian ball, they indicate another level of grandeur and membership of a rather exclusive club. But…
We look at a Grade 3 30in Miroku MK38 Sporter. Featuring Teague multichokes and 3in chambers proofed for steel, this competition gun has a single selective, inertia-operated trigger and a 10mm ventilated sighting rib. The comparatively reasonable bottom line is £2,880. Miroku has always offered value for money and enjoys…
