Beaver reintroduction, like many schemes to reintroduce species, is a complicated subject. Species reintroduction has a significant element of ‘letting the genie out of the bottle’. Once decisions have been…
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Best farm vehicles: the ATV or the UTV?
The best farm vehicles need to be reliable and emminently practical. The quad bike, ATV (all-terrain vehicle) and UTV (utility task vehicle) have become the transport of choice for hunt…
Cavalry in the First World War
The cavalry in the First World War did not play a large part in the fighting on the Western Front. But first-hand accounts of those that did see action in…
Women’s shooting clubs: our definitive list
Women’s shooting clubs are on the increase. The popularity of the sport has long been acknowledged in some Field circles. But finding friendly guidance has turned into a movement. Girls…
The wheellock. Historical hunting weapons
The wheellock transformed warfare and shooting. Its place in the history of the shotgun and shooting is confirmed. The new mechanism, in existence by about 1500, employed an enclosed, sprung…
May 2015
GAME FISHING NUMBER From dusk ’til dawn on the river-bank – fishing after dark is magical; act now to save wild salmon – a plan to save the species; how…
Bare All 4 Bolty naked charity calendar 2015
The Bare All 4 Bolty naked charity calendar 2015 does exactly what it says on the tin. 18 undaunted ladies bared all to raise vital funds for brain tumour research,…
Victorian pike recipe from The Field 1854
A Victorian pike recipe is an obvious place to start a culinary introduction to this coarse fish. A pike recipe doesn’t have the ease and familiarity of our best trout…
Scottish Land Reform. Is it necessary?
Scottish Land Reform is a question that affects those in Scotland and those who enjoy their Scottish sport, grouse shooting, stalking and fishing. It affects my home, Raehills, in the…
Oxbridge Blue. How to win the varsity match.
The Oxbridge blue is much coveted by sporting types. Just try to avoid having proceedings interrupted by a sporting streaker, and your chances of success should be fine. Winning an…