Bipod or tripod, or perhaps the quadpod? Dominic Griffith debates the merits and drawbacks of the various shooting aids on the market. Whether your tastes run to the pint-sized muntjac,…
THE FIELD
June 2015
Battle of Waterloo – our guns, horses and heroes; top 10 gunsmiths – the master craftsmen for repair work; addicted to salmon – why the hard core fish in Iceland;…
Muntjac: the smallest deer gives sporting stalking
Stalking muntjac is more exciting than you think. Although their stature is less than impressive these little beasts give good sport. And who knows, your stalk could might even bag…
The top 7 best spring recipes
The top 7 best spring recipes recommended by The Field this season will encourage you to make the most of the foods in season. As spring draws on and we…
Piraube: Historical hunting weapons
Bertand Piraube was a gunmaker working in France in the seventeenth century. As part of our series on historical hunting weapons, Mark Murray-Fletcher explains the birth of an exquisite piece.…
Best vintage fly tying books
The best vinatge fly tying books are not tomes that need to be dragged down from dusty shelves. These books may have been published in 1800 but are free to…
Rare breeds registration falling
Some rare breeds are becoming rarer, if the recent Rare Breeds Survival Trust watchlist is anything to go by. Britain’s native pig breeds face “significant threats” according to the latest…
Elliot Channer, sporting artist
Elliot Channer started his route to artistic success via the internet. Not something Sir Alfred Munnings had recourse to. But his sculptures are decidedly tangible. Janet Menzies meets Elliot Channer.…
Roast butterflied haunch of muntjac
It might not be barbecue weather, but whether you BBQ or roast this venison haunch, it's a delicious recipe
Peppered salmon with saffron potatoes
Peppered salmon with saffron potatoes and spiced broth. Simple salmon for supper.