The Field Magazine - October 2023

In this issue

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..

Vinnie Jones

The football hardman turned Hollywood movie gangster reveals his lifelong passion for the countryside and fieldsports, and explains how he is encouraging the next generation

4 mins

Nature's bounty

Autumn foraging is on the agenda as Neil and Serena Cross venture out to gather woodland and hedgerow produce, from sloes to penny buns and chanterelles

3 mins

Embracing change in an ancient land

The Ballington shoot on the edge of Salisbury Plain offers classic partridge days but with one eye focused on creating a positive future for fieldsports

7 mins

Cotherstone Moor Co Durham

It's a happy team of guns that leaves the moor having enjoyed a classic driven grouse day imbued with the camaraderie of close friends, kind weather, a dedicated team of shoot helpers and such a good show of wild birds. Conservation efforts in remote Baldersdale have helped to create habitat for a spectacular array of wildlife, as well as a surplus of red grouse

7 mins

The more the merrier

The rise of driven game shooting in the 19th century led to a rise in orders for pairs (and trios) of guns. These identical siblings still hold a magical allure today

7 mins

What's in a name?

The traditions of naming hounds stretch back hundreds of years but there is always room for a touch of innovation and humour

7 mins

The time to act is now

With Labour odds-on to win the next election, the Countryside Alliance launches a vital call to arms to protect hunt staff, hounds and hunting itself

7 mins

Fishing Japanese...the road to tenkara KERON

Discovering this little-known, traditional approach to fly-fishing will take you on a spiritual journey and test your angling skills to the limit

7 mins

Under the spell of spaniels

Our favourite working breed comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, all of which have successfully carved out their own special niche in British sport

7 mins

Best laid plans

The ancient craft of hedgelaying is playing a central role in efforts to restore the balance of nature on our farms

7 mins

Practically perfect

From modest origins, the gilet has evolved into a sporting wardrobe staple, combining function and fashion to become a status symbol in its own right

7 mins

A brush with history

Britain is world renowned for its contribution to hair care and grooming, and, as its oldest firms will testify, heirlooms come in many forms

7 mins

View from a Bridgerton

They were the 18th-century version of a drinks trolley and now hunt tables are popular once again, partly due to Regency-period television dramas

7 mins

'Probably the greatest detective in the world'

For 100 years, on page and screen, Hercule Poirot has captivated audiences around the globe with his supreme intellect and peculiar eccentricities

8 mins

Nicole Moore

The Shooting Girl With An Afro blogger explains her passion for fieldsports and outlines the importance of sharing skills and knowledge with newcomers

3 mins

A silvered sword from the Saxon armoury

With weaponry from the electoral court, the more silver on show, the higher the rank of the owner

2 mins

Art in the field

Being able to study her subjects as she races alongside them has informed Belinda Sillars work, as she explains to Janet Menzies

3 mins

The apple of your eye

With scores to choose from in the UK, there is a delicious apple variety for everyone - and now is the ideal time to start thinking about planting one

3 mins

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The Field Magazine Description:

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.