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

Seasonal and sustainable • Swapping conventional meats such as beef, chicken and pork for delicious wild game this January will benefit more than just your tastebuds, as Louisa Clutterbuck explains

Field follies

Hunting trophy import ban bill left out of King’s Speech

Scotland announces full snare ban

One good deed…

NRW pushes for gamebird licensing

News in brief

January diary

BHSA holds first trail hunting demonstration day in Derbyshire

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

Clare Balding • The writer and broadcast journalist shares her love of dogs and horses, her passion for sport, and her thoughts and hopes for the future of the British countryside

Letters

The crystal is anything but clear • If there is one thing that can be certain about 2024, it is that it is poised to be another challenging year for the property and land markets. But beyond that its course is difficult to predict, says Rupert Bates

Country estate of the month • THE MARKWICK ESTATE, HAMBLEDON, SURREY

Six of the best: Properties from around the country

A whole pile of fun • The perfect country house party weekend demands good sport, great company, plentiful food and drink, and just a dash of restraint – but power nap at your peril, say Neil and Serena Cross

Making tracks • There’s nothing better than fresh snowfall for revealing the secret activities of birds and beasts, says Sir Johnny Scott

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Loddington, Leicestershire • Friends gather for a bracing day of sport at the GWCT’s Allerton Project, where farming and game shooting work in harmony, to wildlife’s benefit

Conquering the odds • By converting to a bloodhound pack, the New Forest Hounds have secured their future in this historic hunt country

Beat the January blues • Dig out your diary and get the New Year off to a flying start with The Field’s ultimate month-by-month guide to what to fish, when and where to stay

Small dogs with a big presence • From treasured terriers to cherished corgis, these pampered pooches are the ultimate country house companions

Banking the prize • In the early 1900s, crowds flocked to witness thrilling races over natural hunting country which, in Devon and Cornwall, included some truly behemoth banks

Work hard, play hard • A hunt ball is the headiest of concoctions, bringing together a kaleidoscope of guests who are as gung-ho crossing country as they are on the dance floor

Make your fizz go further • Nothing sets the party mood like a glass of something sparkling but while big-name champagne has undeniable prestige, it is by no means the only option on the table

Going for a full house • Add some extra merriment (and perhaps a dash of friendly competition) to your seasonal sporting progress with a bingo battle, country house style

Comfort and class • Harking back to an older, more leisurely era, dressing gowns are a sartorial staple but their enduring appeal is hard to fully pin down – even for loyal devotees

Rhymes and reasons •...