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

Long live the Christmas cliché • White Christmases may be a rarity, but we still long for the weather of King Wenceslas and those familiar but important fieldsports tropes during the festive season, says Editor Alexandra Henton

Field follies

Public consultation on lead proposals

Record drop in Scottish salmon farming production

One good deed…

Scotland scraps close season for stags

News in brief

December diary

Welsh snare ban comes into effect

The Field’s Almanac

Food & drink

Field kitchen kit

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

Will Young • The working farmer and Love Island star is bringing the countryside to life for a wider audience, using his substantial social media presence and a new book to share both the highs and lows of farming

Letters

A hot proposition • The environment and food security have become ‘global megatrends’, prompting international investors to seek out farmland opportunities in sunnier climes, as Rupert Bates explains

Country estate of the month • LAWKLAND HALL ESTATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE

Six of the best: Christmas country cottages

Eat, drink and be merry • A favourite carol reads more like a Christmas shopping list of birds for the table to Neil Cross. Meanwhile, Serena Cross recalls an amusing evening of mulled wine-fuelled festive frolics

Rough and ready • Walked-up days are a great learning opportunity for young shots but gun safety is paramount, says Sir Johnny Scott

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Greystoke Castle Cumbria • Clumber spaniels shine during a walked-up day on a traditional sporting estate, proving themselves to be a match for any cocker or springer

Swinithwaite and Bolton Castle North Yorkshire • A group of keen young sportsmen are treated to a day of thrilling shooting on two exceptional sporting estates

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‘THE GUNMAKER’S GUNMAKER’ – HISTORY AND LEGACY • James Woodward & Sons produced best shotguns to equal those of Purdey but the story of the company has largely been lost to time – until now

Galloping with the Grafton • A touch of serendipity plays its part on a perfect day crossing charming yet challenging country where the spirits are as high as the hedges

The battle for pure waters • Fearless, tireless, passionate and knowledgeable, these modern water warriors are fighting for our rivers’ future – and they need your help

Red devils • Intelligent, brave and playful, the handsome Irish terrier makes a boon companion in both the field and the family home

Days of family sport never to be forgotten • Treasured memories and fieldcraft handed down the generations are the essence of life for this much-anticipated Yuletide gathering

Christmas in a castle • Some of the finest properties in the land are no longer the preserve of lords and ladies as they open their considerable doors for guests to stay awhile

HOW TO BOOK YOUR CASTLE FOR CHRISTMAS • Booking a castle is easy, done by going to individual properties directly or reserving online via a castle’s website or through an agency.

Eat like a king • Dethrone the turkey and return to tradition this...