The Field

Game shooting abroad

Game shooting abroad can both extend the shooting season and offer exciting alternatives for the next. But having difficulty narrowing down the bucket list? Ewan Davy shares the very best…

When to buy a gundog puppy

When to buy a gundog puppy is a question with a simple answer, says David Tomlinson: now. There is no time like the present. Though if you had not had…

Game cobbler with smoked cheese scones

There is no need to stick to old faithfuls like brie and cheddar. Britain has a wealth of excellent cheeses to try. Start with Philippa Davis’ game cobbler with smoked…

Conservation special – what we are doing, and where we are heading; In full flight – curlews, cranes and our heroes in the field; River rested – the simple pleasure…

Guide to hunting in Ireland

Horse power is key, asserts Octavia Pollock as she shares The Field’s guide to hunting in Ireland, from stone-faced banks to sheet mud, water-filled ditches and tiny ponies and riders…

Pheasant schnitzel burger with British-style brie

Britain produces a wealth of excellent cheeses and we should all be using them in our kitchens, says Philippa Davis. This pheasant schnitzel burger with British-style brie will put a…

Subaru XV

The Subaru XV has always suffered from an identity crisis, says Charlie Flindt, who finds the latest model nicely old fashioned and even prompting a grin on Hampshire clay. For…

Fishing in Slovenia

The new Fly & Fish Trio adventure challenges anglers to catch three species from three rivers. Here, Marina Gibson relates how she got on and explains why fishing in Slovenia…

Cabbage carbonara gratin

Though considered a luxury by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, today cabbage has a far humbler reputation. Philippa Davis is on a mission to reinstate it to its former…

Butter pheasant and cabbage

Warming game suppers are exactly what is needed for these dark, January nights. Philippa Davis’ butter pheasant and cabbage makes an excellent supper for two. Cabbage was considered a luxury…