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…

Why proper conduct is key • Game shooting is a force for good in the British countryside but shoots must consider how they can demonstrate this to those who would curtail our sport, says Ian Coghill

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

NGO releases Deer Management Strategy for England

One good deed…

News in brief

October diary

GWCT Sussex Study reveals decline in insect populations

Scottish spirits, socialising and shooting socks

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

NFYFC clay shoot • Talented Young Farmers show off their shooting skills in high-quality competition

Sir Alexander McCall Smith • When he isn’t busy penning bestselling novels, this prolific Scottish author is to be found on the water, indulging his passion for sport with rod and line, says Alec Marsh

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 • Newliston house and estate, Kirkliston, Edinburgh

The gateway to growth • Land management has never been more exciting, as Rupert Bates discovers

Attired for autumn • The changing of the seasons leads to an inevitable shift in the sporting wardrobe as flat caps, fore-and-afts and ratcatchers come out of hibernation, say Neil and Serena Cross

High time • Shooting from a high seat is not for everyone but it is an ideal way to control deer numbers and provides a sound base for a first shot with a rifle at live quarry, says Sir Johnny Scott

Strength in numbers • The success of Britain’s growing band of Farmer Clusters shows the value in working together and engaging with the public in the name of conservation, says Gabriel Stone

Set your sights on The Field

Sutton Parva Wiltshire • Challenging sport and plentiful hospitality are the order of the day on a relaxed family-run shoot where the ethos is ‘less is more’

Heaven is a High Four • A team of guns enjoy a day of the finest sport Devon has to offer, courtesy of the GWCT and a quartet of generous shoot owners

Stand and deliver • A good stance provides the platform for shotgun marksmanship and is fundamental to consistent success in the field or breaking clays

History of stance

Back to base-ics • Britain’s famously unpredictable climate can make staying comfortable in the field a challenge but the right under layers can be a game changer

Don’t play it by ear • Hearing loss can have a devastating impact on day-to-day life, making ear protection a non-negotiable piece of field kit

Belts versus braces: Belts over braces

how do they hold up? • Braces over belts

A place of tradition in the heart of town • Cordings has helped shape the sartorial landscape of Britain for 185 years, with its classic country tailoring a firm staple of many sporting wardrobes

Unpicking the story of hunt buttons • These treasured tokens are bestowed only upon those who go above and beyond in service of their hunt but the rules around them can be complex

In it for the long haul...