The Field

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd 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

Facing the elements • Leave lockdown and escape to field and fair where we can finally have fun doing the things we love – and showcase the countryside’s resilience, says Editor Alexandra Henton

BRIEFING

Curlew concerns

The eyes have it, says salmon research

SPORTING COMPANIONS

One good deed…

FIELD CHAMPIONS

Social spotlight

To do this month

Countryside divides over proposed planning reform

The man who brought back Ratty

Summer Olympics • 23 JULY TO 8 AUGUST 2021, TOKYO

Kingfisher Alcedo Atthis

Game Fair Kit • This month sees the welcome return of the Game Fair, and everything featured will be on sale at the show

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Letters • LETTERS MAYBE EDITED FOR CLARITY OR SPACE

An utterly bonkers system • The chronic housing shortage is a disgrace, as is the planning system, complains Rupert Bates, exasperated by red tape and parish-pump politics

Country estate of the month • RAISDALE ESTATE, CHOP GATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE

Six of the best: North-East England & North Yorkshire

Gone fishing… • The prospect of summer evenings spent sea-trout fishing is laden with both excitement and trepidation for Neil and Serena Cross – marital peace is at stake

The Game Fair returns • At last, something to celebrate and look forward to. Book now for the inimitable festival of the countryside at Ragley Hall

Keeping faith with old friends • The move away from lead shot need not mean parting company with our beloved vintage guns

Why we must steel ourselves for change • The end of lead could be upon us sooner than anticipated, so it is essential that we come to terms with using non-toxic shot

OTHER NON-TOXIC SHOT MATERIALS

Small touches that make a shoot day • What are the hallmarks of a perfect driven day? Is it bag size, a shoot lunch or including the dog that allow you to hit the mark as host?

The making of an Irish hunter • An enviable mix of breeding and attitude makes the Irish hunter the perfect companion for a day across the most challenging country

The A-Z of river health • From Acronyms to Zander, via Dredging and Water Companies, we assess the numerous challenges our waterways face today

Sailing the seas of change • The days of fishing and trading under sail may be over, but Britain’s many traditional coastal craft are adapting well to new roles

Sustenance for a staycation • Holidaying in the British Isles – as many of us will be – is a golden opportunity to experiment and explore different dishes and local cuisine

Falling foul of the fowl • Meet the bane of fox, postman and unwanted visitor. When it comes to country-house security, guinea fowl are the new birds on the block

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GUINEA FOWL

Always faithful, without question • Rory Knight Bruce explores the relationship between artists, poets, writers and their beloved canine companions

THE HACKNEY STAND

Country queries

THE FIELD GUNDOG AWARDS 2021

Avoiding paper cuts • A digital depiction is no substitute for the enjoyment of leafing through the pages of an auction catalogue – unless you are a tree – finds Roger Field

THE BLOWPIPE

Art in the field • When Philip...