There is little doubt that the UK offers some of the most fascinating fishing in the most wonderful of settings, if you know where to look. Getting away from life’s…
The Field
Pigeon shooting calendar
This pigeon shooting calendar will help you plan your pest control for the entire year. Pigeon shooting can be carried out all year round – provided you are shooting within…
Point-to-Point Fixtures: January 2024
Start your year off right by going to a point-to-point this January. Whatever the weather may be you can still head to the field to claim some fresh air and…
How to use the Christmas leftovers
With the main event out of the way, the fun can start with your leftovers. There’s no need to let the festive fare go to waste or to start a…
Why now is the time to plant a hero hedge
Hedges are so much more than just boundary markers, they are countryside heroes. Vital features in the landscape, they’re an essential refuge for wildlife, they clean our air, capture carbon,…
Christmas ham: cured for Christmas
If you have the family descending this Christmas, have a ham to hand. Gleaming and studded with cloves, a Christmas ham is excellent for the Christmas Eve supper, breakfast with…
How to make your own Christmas crackers
Learn how to make Christmas crackers to ensure your Christmas goes with a bang.
The joy of family Christmas shoot
As thoughts turn to Christmas and families getting together, there may be worries about a shrivelled turkey or even the odd crossword fuelled by excessive glass-emptying. However, the perfect tonic…
January 2024
Our January issue is one big country house party brimming with top-quality sporting action and everything you need to make New Year’ festivities go with a bang. We visit the…
Goose or turkey? The battle of the birds
Eleanor Doughty in defence of the goose Ding ding ding! The Christmas birds are in the ring. Goose or turkey? I know whose corner I’m in: the goose. Or, as…