Everyone has one, indispensible bit of kit. Max Hastings goes first in a new column for The Field to reveal what he couldn’t bear to be without in the field:…
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How to play with a gundog puppy
Learn how to play with a gundog puppy to create that strong bond without compromising their behaviour and performance in the field. Gundogs are often family pets too so it…
The 9 best apple recipes for your harvest
When the apples start falling from the tree, it is easy to start a production line of pies and crumbles. But their special flavour works fantastically in a variety of…
Skoda Fabia Estate SE L 1.4 TDI. Unfussy and modern
The Fabia has earned itself the reputation of a frumpy but popular workhorse in the past. Charlie Flindt takes the new Skoda Fabia Estate for a spin and finds that…
Brittany spaniel: rivalling the Continental HPRs
The Brittany spaniel may look like our spaniels but in actual fact it is a true HPR. Numbers remain low in the UK but David Tomlinson finds that, with a…
9 partridge facts you didn’t know for the new season
With 1 September upon us and the promise of the thrillingly unpredictable partridge, we cannot help but feel a tingle of excitement. Before we know it the season will be…
Fried oysters and sorrel leaves in Guinness batter
Philippa Davis’ recipe for fried oysters and sorrel leaves in Guinness batter is the perfect starter for guns who want to eat as well as they shoot. A light way…
Peach, fig, plum and croissant pudding
This peach, fig, plum and croissant pudding is delicious up the hill as the shoot lunch finale or even as a surreptitious breakfast. For a classic summer pud with a…
Grilled venison leg steaks with aubergine and tomato tian
These grilled venison leg steaks with aubergine and tomato tian and pistou brings together the last of the summer produce and the start of the autumnal offerings. A modern take…
MFHA Bursary Scheme: the huntsmen of tomorrow
Twenty years ago, the Masters of the Foxhounds Association questioned how the huntsmen of tomorrow would be found and then trained. Today, we have the MFHA Bursary Scheme to assist…