Birds, flying high – feel-good pheasants at Cocking; Why we should bound after the beagles – the highs of hunting on foot; Steelhead in British Columbia – adventure with rod,…
THE FIELD
Bespoke hunting boots to last a lifetime
Bespoke hunting boots will not only last a lifetime, but also offer protection, comfort and style in the field, says Eve Jones. For more on bespoke field kit, read handmade…
Tree planting for profit and posterity
Just 13% of UK land is woodland cover. But through to 2050, the Government wants 75,000 acres of woodland planted annually. Tree planting can be done by anyone, says Rupert…
Macnab stalking: the toughest part of the challenge?
There is nothing straightforward about bagging a Macnab – it requires fieldcraft, stamina and a dash of luck. But is the Macnab stalking the toughest component of them all, asks…
Lucinda Sutcliffe, sporting Diana
From joining the beating line aged six to pursuing sport all over the world, for Lucinda Sutcliffe, her passion for fieldsports is firmly underpinned by a ‘field to fork’ philosophy.…
Early season shooting attire at its best
EARLY SEASON SHOOTING ATTIRE AT ITS BEST Summer has abruptly ended and while we have all been doing a rain dance for some much-needed moisture in the ground, when the…
Footwear for the field – boots to last a lifetime
FOOTWEAR FOR THE FIELD – BOOTS TO LAST A LIFETIME Complete redesign. European production. Clinical testing. These are just some of the measures we have taken to upgrade the quality…
October 2020
High birds on Exmoor – soaring partridges in Lorna Doone country; Big guns boom on the marsh – flighting geese with vintage eight-bores; Classic kit for the shooting season –…
Why are peg dogs no longer welcome in the line?
Today, guns that appear in the line with their own retriever is at best indulged – and at worst, vilified. But peg dogs were once a common sight in the…
Partridge spring rolls with plum sauce
Whether you are new to cooking or eating game, partridge is an excellent place to start. Philippa Davis’ partridge spring rolls with plum sauce show how versatile this super little…