Whether they make him eccentric or a “bloody old fool”, Mike Daunt chooses his classic reels as his best bit of kit. Find out what BASC’s Director of Firearms would…
THE FIELD
The 7 best recipes for clearing the freezer
The season is over and we’re all guilty of having one too many birds still in the freezer. Rather than wasting space, make delicious suppers with The Field’s 7 best…
The life of a stockman in winter
February is a dark, dormant time for the stockman. But his life can be made a happier one at this time of year, with state of the art, modern farming…
11 things to do in the off season with your gun
The season has closed but there’s no need to put your shotgun away quite yet. Spend the summer tidying up your moves, encouraging someone new into the field or restoring…
April 2017
Guns for girls – the best shotguns for serious lady shots; sporting Dianas – we launch our new column for girls who hunt, shoot, fish and stalk; potent loads –…
Tristram Lewis, sporting artist
Inspired by Munnings from a young age, Tristram Lewis tells Janet Menzies why he swapped his paintbrush for Plasticine to immortalise a great racehorse in bronze. For more sporting art,…
Why is the Cheltenham Festival so special? ADVERTORIAL
Cheltenham. Just the one word and a racing fan’s eyes will light up. But for those not in the know, what is it about the Cheltenham Festival that makes it…
EJ Churchill 32in Crown Continental
The EJ Churchill 32in Crown Continental is an interesting gun, made in Spain to imaginative British specification, but Michael Yardley comes close to awarding it dix points. For another gun…
Blood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet
Deliciously naughty and laced with tequila, Philippa Davis’ blood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet is the only way to stave off the post-sporting season blues. It is ideal for rounding…
7 things to do in the off season with your gundog
The shooting season may be over but a gundog trainer’s work is never done. Replace game with dummies to perfect your dog’s retrieving – or to avoid humiliation at the…