The Field

Published by TI Media Limited The Field is a monthly glossy magazine 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.

The Field • ESTABLISHED 1853 VOL 342 NO 7430

Addressing predator pressure • A GWCT Think Piece on predation management summarises decades of research and should inform national policy – which is urgently needed, says Teresa Dent, to save our most endangered species

Field in focus

Record set for hen harriers

Scottish Water: ‘No new leases’

One good deed…

Hunt saboteur jailed for 20 weeks

News in brief

October diary

RSPB president ‘denying science’

The Field’s Almanac

Food & drink

Kit to covert • Our monthly guide to everything notable in the field for sporting enthusiasts and those keen on country life

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

Letters • Write to: The Editor, The Field, Future Publishing PLC, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JR Email: field.secretary@futurenet.com

Splendid isolation • With the landscapes and seascapes of Scotland offering many an opportunity for buyers seeking a project, from private islands to historic castles, Rupert Bates goes wild for the great outdoors

Country estate of the month • THE GULLET ESTATE, SOUTH POOL, SALCOMBE, DEVON

Six of the best: Properties with walled gardens

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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

A cool head • When driven partridges explode in all directions, you must follow these important rules, says Sir Johnny Scott

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

Cotherstone Moor Co Durham • Conservation efforts in remote Baldersdale have helped to create habitat for a spectacular array of wildlife, as well as a surplus of red grouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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