If you are after a good shooting dog, the simple rules of the gundog world stipulate you must buy a pup from working-bred stock. But have we been too quick…
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Palmier with anchovy, olive and parmesan
Social distancing needn’t scupper the shoot day lunch. Host a pandemic compliant picnic, says Philippa Davis. And kick off proceedings with these scrumptiously salty pastries. Palmier with anchovy, olive and…
How to make rosehip tea
As summer begins to turn into autumn, now is the time to harvest the rosehips. They will make excellent jams, jellies and marmalades but try The Field’s favourite for something…
Sea-trout fishing: becoming obsessed with the dark arts
The setting for sea-trout fishing is cold, dark and lonely. And yet you will be hooked even before the fish is, promises Ian Coghill. For further ponderings on the joy…
How to get more fruit from a mulberry tree
Does your mulberry tree look and seem healthy but fail to produce the goods? Mulberries are rarely found in shops but make exceedingly tasty treats – so those fortunate enough…
Venison wraps with roasted red pepper and aubergines
This season will call for innovative shoot lunches, but there’s no need to let social distancing spoil the occasion. Picnics are pandemic compliant, says Philippa Davis. So try these venison…
Suzuki Jimny: now little Jimny’s gone…
It is a sad day, now EU regulations have doomed the Suzuki Jimny, beloved by The Field. Charlie Flindt ponders the fate of our favourite little four-by-four. Read our last…
Can landowners request walkers put dogs on leads?
If a walker is using a public footpath on your land, can you as the landowner request they put their dogs on leads? Follow The Field’s guidance on your rights…
Black forest brownies
Social distancing requires innovative shoot lunches this season. Philippa Davis recommends a pandemic compliant picnic. These indulgent black forest brownies, with brandy and cherry jam, make the perfect pud. For…
Hound puppy walking: the next generation
Hound puppy walking is not for the faint-hearted. A foxhound puppy is a born mischief-maker. But puppy walkers are absolutely essential, both for bringing on the next generation and for…