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

Introducing…

How to live in real life • It begins, and ends, in the field, says Editor Alexandra Henton, as The Field launches a new magazine created for the young entry

FIELD IN FOCUS • To contact the news desk, message us via our social channels or send an email to edward.wills@futurenet.com

New strategy for the BDS

One good deed… • Durham students tackle 10,000-mile Poles of Inconvenience car rally for Tom’s Trust charity

News in brief

July diary

Event seeks international collaboration to save wild salmon

Networking opportunities

Kit to covert • Our monthly guide to everything notable in the field for sporting enthusiasts and those keen on country life – all available at The Game Fair this month

FIVE OF THE BEST Countryside boots

Roy Cox • Ten years on, The Game Fair is returning to Blenheim Palace. The estate’s managing director talks to Madeleine Silver about the responsibility of preserving one of Britain’s finest views

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

Country estate of the month • Rispond Lodge estate, Durness, Lairg, Sutherland, Highland, Inverness-shire

The people’s perspective • Enhancing the social impact of an estate can have benefits for all.

Just what the doctor ordered • They say laughter is the best medicine but a new favourite summer cocktail comes a close second for Neil Cross. Meanwhile, Serena Cross looks forward to The Game Fair

The laws of the land • Rules governing our shooting and stalking seasons have taken shape over centuries, says Sir Johnny Scott, and many of the changes have been for the better

Keep the show on the road • We can all do our bit by turning out to support rural events in the summer months but why stop there? Gabriel Stone suggests taking along someone new or volunteering to help out

Game Fair form guide • The Field’s essential insight into what to do and what not to miss at the show of the season, this year taking place at Blenheim Palace

The journey begins • Introducing youngsters to shooting is a privilege but one that carries great responsibility, particularly when it comes to choosing the right gun

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A gold-medal guide to Olympic shooting • Everything you need to know, from history, disciplines, rules and regulations to the British sportsmen and women striving for glory

Who was Baron Pierre de Coubertin?

En garde: a guide to fencing • Not just a clash of swords and some fancy footwork, this ancient sport is an art form that demands agility, discipline and control

Turning the tide on the Tyne • The industrial age brought prosperity to Newcastle but at great cost to the Tyne and its salmon. Today its waters are a haven for fish and anglers alike

The cycle begins • Though it may lie forgotten for much of the year, the kennel bicycle is indispensable in summer when hound exercise gets under way

Glamour, intelligence and drive as standard • Retrieving birds with pace, energy and undeniable elan, these sporting poodles are winning over even traditional gundog breed enthusiasts

Ginger-beer childhoods • Summer holidays...