So the pheasant season has started and one’s mind turns to the best shooting ties. (Read our pheasant shooting tips here.) Patterned or plain is a personal choice. Most likely…
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How to remove the smell of dog from your car
For a dog, the finest perfume is eau de fox, essence of dung … anything is better than smelling clean. But having a dog smell lingering in your car isn’t…
Five classic children’s wool tank tops
A children’s wool tank top is a classic. Slip it on over a shirt, a blouse or even a dress. Tank tops are a great way to combat the beginnings…
George Stubbs: master of the horse
One of the best places in the bustling hubbub of London for a moment of quiet reflection is Room 34 of the National Gallery. Right in the middle of it…
Best shooting gilets: overs or unders
Shooting gilets have become a staple of any countryman’s wardrobe. They are versatile, hardwearing, easy to wash and a staple of every country man (and woman’s) wardrobe. The best shooting…
The best gumboots around: The Field picks out an appropriate list
Nothing ruins a good day more than wet and cold feet, which is why having good gumboots is a must. If an army marches on its stomach (according to Napoleon)…
How to clean your hip flask
The season is upon us and as the temperature drops, there’s nothing like a tot of something warming. But have you ever had a sip of your best brewed sloe…
The best hip flasks. Sip with style
Hip flasks have been reviving those in the field for centuries. Nothing seals the sporting bond better than the hand proffering a full flask, preferably with something homemade inside. Flasks…
Best Shooting Coats
Choosing the best shooting coat is an important decision for any sportsman but The Field is here to help. However, before plunging into our look at shooting coats, be sure…
How to make a bird feeder crow-proof
Query There seems to be an abundance of crows eating from our bird feeder. Is there any way to stop this? I had been concerned about squirrels feasting but had…