One of the most treasured aspects of fly-fishing is the excuse it provides to travel to those lesser-fished rivers that run through far-flung valleys in exotic corners of the world. Granted, there are parts of this country one can visit in pursuit of trout and salmon that are as breathtaking…
Ducks are fun poultry, whether adorable call ducks to big, ugly Muscovies. So which are the best duck breeds? Beware though, your lawn may never be the same again. Once you’ve chosen your ducks, you need to prepare their home. Whilst ducks don’t need anything fancy, their owners might differ…
There is always room for a workhorse in the gun safe, and a stringent budget makes the addition easy. After some consideration, ours was drawn at £2,500. Some of the guns mentioned are base models where their more decorated, but mechanically similar, stablemates may stray above the stated ceiling. Most…
When do I pick walnuts to pickle them and how do I pickle them? It will be my first crop from two young trees that are six or seven years old and 12ft high.
Rabbit shooting is the perfect summer pest control exercise. Wander the fields this summer and bag some bunnies while you’re at it. Rabbit shooting is worth some study if you want to shoot them well. Have a look at our Top 10 airguns for use in the field, to ensure…
The discussion over what is the best labrador colour will probably never end. BLACK IN THE FIELD, YELLOW IN THE SHOW RING Ask those in the shooting field what the best labrador colour is and the answer is generally black. Whereas in the show-ring judges like yellow. Fox-red labs are…
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As your mind wanders while sat on the riverbank during a slow day, try conjuring up the perfect stretch of water for the best salmon fishing in the world, says Sam Carlisle
With long days to savour, Will Garfit invites you to join him in a pigeon hide to experience the thrilling combination of testing sport and pest control
If a walker is using a public footpath on your land, can you as the landowner request they put their dogs on leads? Follow The Field’s guidance on your rights and the law. For more sensible advice from The Field, see our Country Queries. From etiquette to legal matters, we…
