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 • ESTABLISHED 1853 VOL 340 NO 7419

THE FIELD • HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II: A TRIBUTE

Resist the new orthodoxy • Councils pushing the vegan agenda believe that it will help tackle climate change, but lazy assumptions about the benefits could be devastating to livestock farmers and our countryside, says Mo Metcalf-Fisher

Social spotlight

The day our voice was heard

Scots capercaillie could be extinct within 30 years

One good deed…

FIELD CHAMPIONS

News in brief

November diary

Council rejects hunt ban

The Field’s Almanac

The FIFA World Cup • QATAR, 20 NOVEMBER – 18 DECEMBER 2022

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

Letters

A royal anomaly • Given HM The Queen’s remarkable 70-year reign, it is extraordinary, and rather sad, that the second Elizabethan era is without a defining architectural style, says Rupert Bates

Country estate of the month • ADLINGTON HALL ESTATE, CHESHIRE

Six of the best: Dorset & Hampshire

Don’t get caught short • So much more than a mere convenience, the country house loo is an institution that should be celebrated; meanwhile, Neil and Serena Cross prepare for an enjoyable winter of sport ahead

Treat yourself to 6 issues for £23.50*

Lordenshaws Estate Northumberland • Good company and camaraderie abound as friends enjoy a driven day at a shoot that is building a strong reputation for its sporting offerings

Find your limit • Judging range is the key to shooting high birds. Follow these basic principles to give your performance a boost this season

Ending a stalk with a Chinese takeaway • Once an intriguing oddity, the non-native water deer is now common across many parts of Britain and prized for its excellent venison

From the turf to the chase • Many ex-racehorses are enjoying their ‘retirement’ in the hunting field, where their speed, bravery and agility give them the chance to shine once again

Mud and thunder • More than 200 ladies defied the weather to experience the thrills and spills of a day’s hunting over the famous Quorn country

How to hook your place • Securing a perfect fishing break on Scotland’s most coveted rivers and beats can be challenging, but there are ways to maximise your chances of success

A match made in heaven • Wine and game bring out the best in each other and in an era blessed with myriad delicious and distinctive varieties, there are many happy marriages to be made

VENISON AND WINE: A QUICK GUIDE

Christmas shopping • Whether you are buying for shooting-mad smalls or the Gun who has it all, The Field’s ultimate Christmas gift guide has you covered

The Perfect Christmas Gift from just £6

Cold comfort • Growing up in a house with sub-zero temperatures is held as a badge of honour – and serves as the perfect preparation for the field

A COLD START • For children who grew up in cold houses, the atmosphere at home was replicated at school.

COLD-HOUSE ESSENTIALS

Taking up residence • The origins of creative residencies can be traced back to 16th-century Florence and a host of talented British artists are still reaping the benefits today

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