A lurcher is a difficult companion to better for country people. Healthy, quick, kind and highly intelligent, if you take the time to train them they will make as good…
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The top 7 best summer game recipes
The top 7 best summer game recipes brings together The Field’s favourite seasonal suppers. If you think that game can only be enjoyed on a cold winter’s night by the…
Foreign foxhounds: the English hound abroad
Foreign foxhounds still hunting live quarry across the world have more in common with our own hounds than we may think. The introduction of blood from English foxhounds has made…
Ban on lead ammunition ruled out
A ban on lead ammunition has been ruled out by Liz Truss, Secretary of State for the Environment. Liz Truss has rejected the Lead Ammunition Group (LAG) process’ recommendations and…
Countryside groups demand BBC reins in Chris Packham
Chris Packham has launched a personal social media campaign this week, lobbying for Marks and Spencer to stop selling red grouse. The UK’s leading countryside organisations have united to demand…
Rabbit in lemon, thyme and milk
Rabbit in lemon, thyme and milk will ensure even the oldest and most over-iced bunnies are tender and moist on the plate. Rabbit is an abundant, lean and healthy meat…
Shooting invitations: your company is requested
Whether host or guest, the etiquette surrounding shooting invitations can be difficult to negotiate. Follow Robert Gibbons’ advice and avoid any slip ups this season. Should we take a more…
How to dry apples. A simple, fruity treat
Knowing how to dry apples will give you a break from the crumbles, pies, chutneys and juices when they start falling from the tree. No need for a dehydrator, our…
Fried artichoke, anchovy and ricotta salad
Fried artichoke, anchovy and ricotta salad makes for a delicious light starter to a summer supper. Philippa Davis recommends serving this piled high on the plate, topped with a generous…
Gundog breed standards. Fit for function?
Gundog breed standards are supposedly the blueprint for the perfect pedigree animal, yet in reality the dogs they produce can be overweight and even disabled. David Tomlinson questions whether gundog…