In the autumn of 1971 my father leased 1,000 acres of forestry shooting near Thetford in Norfolk for what even in the immediate aftermath of decimalisation was the remarkably modest…
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Shooting from a high seat
Shooting from a high seat is not for everyone but it is an ideal way to control deer numbers and provides a sound base for a first shot with a…
Sporting Diana: Katie Hargreaves
It may have been seven years since I started my business but the job of wildlife artist has been around for at least 64,000. Although I’ve never drawn on the…
Muntjac – why do they need to be culled?
While out in the countryside, I am sure that an ever-increasing number of you have heard that little rustling noise and then spotted a small, tan-coloured figure with a white,…
Deer stalking: 10 things to take to the hill when stalking
Deer stalking is far more of a challenging day than a day spent on the peg. It also offers incomparable surroundings and almighty views, which change quickly with the weather.…
Meet the The Field’s 2021 Macnabbers
Those who succeeded explain what completing The Field Macnab Challenge 2021 means to them
The essence of hill stalking
If the essence of hill stalking is the hunting of wild deer in wild places, then there can be few places in Britain so wild or remote as the islands…
Best stalking bags. The kit to not be without
The best stalking bags are invaluable equpiment for a day on the hill. Dominic Griffith seeks out the best on the market. On the market for a new rifle? Read…
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.…
Stalking red deer in the highlands
Stalking red deer in the highlands is a great joy. It takes you into incomparable surroundings. You can shoot a stag in Thetford Chase or Somerset or the Lake District…