The best shoot lunch can be hearty or meagre, on the hill or in the hut, stewed in port or fizzing with the best Champagne. It all depends what fits…
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Jonathan Sainsbury, sporting artist
Jonathan Sainsbury paints birds beautifully. They are his speciality, just as horseflesh is the chosen subject for Sir Alfred Munnings and Africa treads realistically accross the canvas of David Shepherd.…
Gundog coat colour: does it matter?
Gundog coat colour is crucial to some when it comes to choosing a suitable gundog. Chocolate labradors have only recently rectified their reputation as being lazy and overweight and are…
November 2015
Magical pheasant shoots – this season’s most covetable coverts; fieldsports’ deadly sins – can we forgive those who have trespassed? killer drinks for house parties – 12 dangerously delicious brews;…
Etiquette of picking-up on a shoot
The etiquette of picking-up on a shoot can be beset with problems. When should a gun send in their gundog? When should a picker-up keep still? The Field has tips…
Pheasant Guidwife recipe
This pheasant guidwife recipe combines the strong taste of the game bird with peach or mango chutney and is cooked slowly for a couple of hours
SSIT Side-saddle Dash at Wincanton
The inaugural SSIT Side-saddle Dash, kindly sponsored by the Andy Stewart Charitable Foundation, is set to be an extraordinary spectacle. For the first time an on-course side-saddle race will be…
Where to go stalking in Scotland in 2016
Find out where to go stalking in Scotland 2016. The most popular stalking destinations will always attract an eager crowd. So make sure you book now for next year’s fun.…
Where to get your shoot cup engraved
With the joy of present buying all year round and Christmas on the horizon, knowing how to get your shoot cup engraved is handy. A personalised shoot cup makes the…
How to dry your waders
Knowing how best to dry your waders is a very useful tip. Filling boots with newspaper and resting them against a warm radiator is surely the best way to dry…