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…

The value of our sport • Shooting is priceless to most of us but too few people outside our world realise the benefits it brings to the economy and the countryside. A new report aims to change this, says Ian Bell

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

Moorland management plays a ‘key role’, delegates told

One good deed… • Charity clay shoot and fundraising ball bring in £205,000 for Countryside Alliance

News in brief

August diary

Recreational bluefin tuna fishery gets go-ahead

Women-focused webinars hit the mark

Not out of the woods • As Britain’s breeding woodcock population continues to decline, Dr Chris Heward explains why improving woodland habitat is the GWCT’s primary concern

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

FIVE OF THE BEST Shooting socks

Tommy Beresford • From lifting the Cowdray Gold Cup last year to making his debut as England captain, life is good for the latest Beresford polo protégé, discovers Madeleine Silver

Skinner’s World Cup • Excellent labradors and one golden retriever converged in Berkshire for competition

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 • The Bowland estate, Galashiels, Scottish Borders

Shooting for improvement • Moors thrive in the hands of those who understand fieldsports.

An Alpine adventure • Missing the Glorious Twelfth for a trip to Lombardy puts elusive black grouse on the agenda as Italian inspiration promises to give new wings to old birds, say Neil and Serena Cross

Weather wisdom • Despite advances in modern forecasting, those who work the land often rely on the natural signs of the countryside and its inhabitants to predict rain or shine, says Sir Johnny Scott

Take it to the bank • More people than ever are reliant on food banks. Gabriel Stone explains how shoots can help keep the shelves stocked, whether by donating nutritious game or supporting a charity

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North Pennines • Even the famously inclement Pennine weather could not take the shine off a much-anticipated first day of the season with family and friends

THE FUTURE MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT • Forward-thinking firms are supporting the apprentices of today to become the gunmaking leaders of tomorrow

It’s good to talk • Britain is facing a deepening mental health crisis, but expert help is out there for people living and working in our remote rural communities

George Evans A Master in his field • Remembering the man who revived the Hampshire’s fortunes, paving the way for generations of amateur huntsmen to follow

Where to take your shot • These spectacular Scottish estates are eager to welcome a new cohort of prospective Macnabbers and guide them to sporting glory

Small streams, big dreams • The winding ‘wee burns’ of Assynt are the perfect place for a Highland adventure where the fishing is as wild as the landscape

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