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 7431

Action for trail hunting • Councils have been targeted by ‘antis’ in focused attempts to have the activity banned on their land, something that requires a robust response, says Mo Metcalf-Fisher

Field follies

Rural interests call for rethink on ‘disastrous’ Scottish wildlife bill

Ducks off quarry list in Ireland

THE SPORTING CHANCE

One good deed…

Relocation of golden eagles a success

News in brief

November diary

NRW withdraws its plans to license release of gamebirds

The Field’s Almanac

Eating out

Eating in

Field kitchen kit

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

Sir Malcolm Rifkind • The former Foreign Secretary tells of his love of shooting and how visiting remote and beautiful parts of the country was a welcome escape from the pressures of high office

Letters

Shaky foundations • A lack of long-term planning and the will to reach a political consensus has only exacerbated the housing crisis in the UK, which makes solving it more urgent than ever, says Rupert Bates

Country estate of the month • ROTHBURY ESTATE, NORTHUMBERLAND

Six of the best: Properties with sport

Skin in the game • A home stuffed with animals of all shapes and sizes is not only testament to the art of the taxidermist but a source of fun and reminder of adventures past, say Neil and Serena Cross

Dawn treader • Wildfowling requires specific skills and so a club will help lead a young shooter to the foreshore, says Sir Johnny Scott

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Vaynor Park Powys • Visitors from as far afield as the Rockies are captivated by the charms and the challenges this shoot in fairy-tale Welsh countryside provides

From average to expert • Achieve your full potential on the peg this season by following the 10 commandments for better shooting

Many hands make light work • When it comes to deer management, a team approach is an effective and hugely enjoyable way to protect woodland and fill the larder – but safety is critical

As one chapter ends, another begins • Last Season a young and eager new Mastership made the most of its tenure, leading the Cotswold Vale Farmers to some unforgettable days in the field

You have to ask a mare • They can be capricious and even downright difficult but the hunting mare can also be your horse of a lifetime

The lure of priests • How anglers deliver the coup de grace need not be via a prosaic blunt instrument but with a thing of beauty

Christmas shopping • Whether you are buying for shooting-mad smalls or the gun who has it all, The Field’s festive gift guide has you covered

The makings of a silent, dependable companion • Whether they are sturdy and practical or carved and ornate, walking sticks provide a steadying presence – and one you make yourself is extra special

The age of the tawny • Port is enjoying a revival thanks not to its investable vintages but due to the soaring popularity of tawny, which blends age and instant gratification

PORT PRIMER

TOP TAWNIES

The high price of distinction • Campaign medals from the First World War were won at great sacrifice and should be...