The Field

The etiquette of picking-up on a shoot Black lab.

The etiquette of picking-up on a shoot can be beset with problems. When should a gun send in their gundog? When should a picker-up keep still? The Field has tips…

Top 10 best pheasant recipes. Pheasant Guidwife

This pheasant guidwife recipe combines the strong taste of the game bird with peach or mango chutney and is cooked slowly for a couple of hours

Where to go stalking in Scotland in 2016.

Find out where to go stalking in Scotland 2016. The most popular stalking destinations will always attract an eager crowd. So make sure you book now for next year’s fun.…

Where to get your shoot cup engraved.

With the joy of present buying all year round and Christmas on the horizon, knowing how to get your shoot cup engraved is handy. A personalised shoot cup makes the…

How to dry your waders.

Knowing how best to dry your waders is a very useful tip. Filling boots with newspaper and resting them against a warm radiator is surely the best way to dry…

Stalking red deer in the highlands.

Stalking red deer in the highlands is a great joy. It takes you into incomparable surroundings. You can shoot a stag in Thetford Chase or Somerset or the Lake District…

How to make wild fruit jam.

Wild fruit jam making is the only thing to think about on your weekend walks at this time of year. The hedgerows are abundant with wild fruit, so there is…

Spatchcocked pheasant with lemon and herbs.

Spatchcocked pheasant with lemon and herbs is a great idea when the thought of standard roast pheasant doesn’t appeal. It is quick and easily cooked on an outdoor fire, barbecue…

Butterflied leg of deer with tahini sauce.

A butterflied leg of deer, or lamb, is an impressive and super simple thing to cook on the barbecue. Serve the butterflied leg of deer with tahini sauce and incorporate…