Tradition and transition
Guns enjoy a wild bird day at Mapperton, a shoot that has decided to move with the times. By Rory Knight Bruce.

On the edge of extinction
The fate of capercaillie in Scotland may be sealed unless some difficult decisions are made – and quickly. By Patrick Laurie

Winter sport to raise your spirits High birds in the Shropshire hills and following in the footsteps of an Edwardian top shot.

The countryside at Christmas How our gamekeepers, hunt staff, racehorse trainers and sporting vicars celebrate.

The fantastic four - A quartet of estates provides formidable sport on one epic day in the field.

Shooting brakes - Traditional, quirky or lavish: how best to get to the peg?.

Stand and deliver - The right stance for shooting success.

Sporting days in the South West - Brimming with challenging birds and signature drives.

Correctly kitted - Cordings in its 185th year, base layers, belts vs braces...

Grouse in the Yorkshire Dales
High winds and high spirits on Arkleside Moor as the king of gamebirds provides a stern sporting test. By Sam Rickitt

Foot perfect for following
The best advertisement for beagling is the charming hounds themselves, as Gabriel Stone explains.

In search of a silver bullet
John Bailey breaks down the many and varied reasons behind the wild Atlantic salmon’s rapid decline..

Terriers under starter’s orders
Fifty years of racing with feisty four-legged fiends.

Gunmakers in training
Apprentices are proof that craftsmanship is thriving..

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Game Fair essentials The show of the season is back at Blenheim Palace in its 66th year. Ed Wills gives an insight into what not to miss.

The starting gun Learning to shoot is a journey for every youngster and one that begins with the right gun, says Miles Malone.

En garde: a guide to fencing This ancient sport is an art form that demands agility, discipline and control, says Charlotte Reather.

In the nick of Tyne Adrian Dangar marvels at the restoration of the famous river as a salmon hotspot, and more...

Made in Britain: Longthorne’s shotguns are true works of innovation, discovers Janet Menzies
Airgun pioneers: Matt Clark explains how Britain blazed a trail in air-rifle development

Fishing Special
Big brown trout, Derbyshire Weirs and the Lure of the reel...

High-calibre companions
From plain workhorse to gunmaking work of art, our stalking rifle round-up has something for everyone.
By Charles Smith-Jones

Hope for the Dee’s salmon
Jonathon Muir explains how an innovative, two-pronged strategy is giving wild Atlantic salmon a fighting chance.

Caring for your kit
Cleaning is only the beginning when it comes to keeping your arsenal in safe working order at Season’s end, says Neil Cross.

Field of dreams
Tessa Waugh joins followers of the Newcastle and District Beagles as they bid farewell to a highly respected huntsman..

The reigning Spain
Embark on a thrilling Spanish partridge pilgrimage with our pick of the country’s premier sporting estates. By Sam Rickitt

Get the picture
Sporting photographer Sarah Farnsworth switches from quad bike to horseback to document a day with the Dartmoor hounds..

Pheasants and frost
A fine, wintry day at the GWCT’s Loddington shoot. 
By Sam Rickitt

Conquering the odds
Janet Menzies hunts the clean boot with the New Forest Hounds.

New Year fish-solutions
Our month-by-month guide to the best beats. 
By Jonathan Bailey

Sporting spaniels
Clumbers steal the show during a walked-up day at Greystoke Castle. 
By Sir Johnny Scott

The gunmaker’s gunmaker
Uncovering the history of James Woodward & Sons.
By Dr Nicholas Harlow

Festive fortresses
The castles opening their doors for the festive season.
By Melanie Cable-Alexander

We are the Champions
Janet Menzies joins a Canadian shooting party for a day of charms and challenges at Vaynor Park.

From average to expert
Reach your potential on the peg this season. 
By Michael Yardley

A subject with heft
An extraordinary collection of fishing priests has a fascinating history, finds Roger Field..

A classic wild bird day
Conservation has helped wildlife and red grouse in Baldersdale, says Adrian Dangar.

Act now for hunting’s future
Tim Bonner announces a call to arms to protect hunting.

The pest intentions
Moths are putting fabrics at risk, reports Amanda Morison..

A magical day on the greys
Wild partridge conservation and challenging sport on the award-winning Great Lemhill shoot.
By Rory Knight Bruce

They are counting on us
Joe Dimbleby explains the importance of the GWCT Partridge Count Scheme and how you can get involved..

Going through a purple patch
A glorious day of grouse over dogs at Egton. 
By Sir Johnny Scott

Protecting our grouse moors
Rory Knight Bruce reports from the fourth Moorland Summit.

Shipshape and raring to go
Octavia Pollock on how to prepare for the hunting Season..

All the fun of The Game Fair
The sporting showcase celebrates 65 years. By Ed Wills

A dog for the sustainability age
Charlotte Mackaness discovers how the English setter can help sportsmen tread more lightly.

A game shot’s guide to clays
From stance to technique, Michael Yardley explains all..

The course of actions
Simon Reinhold explains how the boxlock, sidelock and trigger plate came to be.

Tempting the trout
The Field reveals the 10 flies no fisherman should be without to ensure success on the riverbank this season.

Slippery customer
Mike Daunt on the extraordinary life cycle of the European eel..

The King in his country
The sporting passions of our new monarch. By Mary Skipwith

At the sharp end
The weaponry on display during the Coronation procession is not just for show, says Roger Field

Counting canines
One, two, three or more – how many dogs does a committed countryman really need? Alec Marsh asks those who know.

Fit for riverine royalty
Among the world’s finest salmon rivers, Tweed has myriad beats and pools for anglers in search of the king of fish. By Sam Carlisle..

Cold Aston, The Cotswolds
Beaters, pickers-up and loaders are the heart and soul of this shoot, finds Gabriel Stone, joining them for a beaters’ day.

Mission accomplished
Those who completed the Macnab Challenge in 2022 describe their adventures to Ed Wills.

On top of the world
Despite its savage appearance, the Mont Blanc massif is remarkably accessible, as Robin Ashcroft demonstrates..

It’s time to steel ourselves
A hand-picked team puts nontoxic loads to the ultimate test at Upperwood. By Janet Menzies.

More bang for your buck
Michael Yardley rounds up the finest shotguns available for less than £2,500.

Leave them reeling
Sir Johnny Scott looks at the long and fascinating history of the traditional Scottish dance..

High birds, high jinks
Adrian Dangar accompanies a team of Guns during a convivial day at the Wykeham shoot.

GWCT Perthshire Big Four
Eight Guns, four drives, four choice estates. 
By Sir Johnny Scott

In defence of woodcock
How we can help our resident population. 
By Andrew Hoodless

Shooting at its best
High pheasants and powerful partridges keep the Guns on their toes at Lordenshaws Estate. By Sir Johnny Scott.

The perfect second job
Ex-racehorses can make fine hunters, says Catherine Austen.

Christmas shopping
The Field’s ultimate gift guide for sporting men, women, smalls and dogs..

Entirely well-mannered - Stallions find their place on the hunting field.

Best sporting kit for the season - Norfolk jackets, UTVs and great gadgets.

A rare day on the greys
The tireless conservation efforts at Floors Castle produce sport to remember. By Rory Knight Bruce.

From the old to the new
Adrian Dangar on a day with a difference at Swinton, where driven grouse are followed by simulated partridges.

Working for your sport
Sam Rickitt enjoys a day on the hill at the Ralia Estate, pitting his barrels, puff and prowess against the king of gamebirds.

Five shots to success
Adam Calvert explains everything you need to know to master driven grouse.

The Field Macnab Challenge
Not just a prestigious sporting accomplishment, the Macnab has conservation benefits too, as Ed Wills explains..

Foraging for feasts
HUNTING O N THE S EASHORE.

In search of Salar the salmon
A fight for survival in the West Country’s rivers.

The best sporting houses for hire
Where to find a stately home from home.

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The Field is published monthly and dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love field sports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.

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