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 341 NO 7421

The voice of the countryside • For 170 years The Field has championed the best of our sporting world and country life. In these times of uncertainty, it will continue to be a stalwart defender of our way of life, says Alexandra Henton

Field in focus

Avian flu update

Trail-hunting trial success

One good deed…

Wheat price hike hits shoots

News in brief

January diary

The Kennel Club launches DNA testing service

The Field’s Almanac

Food & drink

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

Gareth Wyn Jones • The Welsh hill farmer and television star on his sporting childhood, his rise to fame and his fight for the future of British food at a time when fewer people than ever understand where it comes from

Faces • The British Museum in London proved an elegant and intriguing venue for the GWCT’s annual fundraising ball

Letters

Getting beyond the buzzwords • While most people are on board with reducing their carbon footprint, the lack of clarity over terms such as ‘net zero’, ‘green’ and ‘ESG’ means many are left confused and cynical, says Rupert Bates

Six of the best: Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex

The same, but different • From Cornwall to Cumbria and Durham to Dorset, Neil and Serena Cross have covered many miles in pursuit of sport this season, and next on the list is a highly anticipated tour of Norfolk

A safe start • Sir Johnny Scott has some sage words of wisdom for young Shots about to embark on their first driven day

The winter grass layered shades of sepia and pale gold across the distinctive Peak District landscape. If this is science, we were all for it – what a laboratory to be working in Upperwood Saddleworth Moor • It’s a testing day in both senses of the word as a hand-picked team pits the latest generation of steel loads against the estate’s famous high birds

Treat yourself to 6 issues for £23.50*

More bang for your budget • We all need a workhorse, an affordable gun that performs well and looks good doing so. Here The Field highlights some of the best options available for less than £2,500

As smart as a whip • Whether in the boot room, sporting lodge or country house, you will always find a whip or two. And most have fascinating tales to tell

Recording red-letter days • Gamebooks are one of the oldest sporting traditions, enjoyed by young and old alike, and as important now as they ever were

Getting it right by doing it ‘wrong’ • When the fish aren’t playing and all else fails, an unorthodox approach can often come up trumps, with any success made all the sweeter for it

Dancing with Scottish spirit • Sociable, energetic and fun, reeling has a long and fascinating history, starting in the 16th century and continuing in ballrooms to this day

Death by design: the perfect mystery manor • From setting and structure to history and hiding places, there is much to consider when planning a country house fit for murder

The wise ones • Mankind’s fascination with owls dates back millennia, but what is it about these secretive birds that has captured our imagination?

WHERE TO SEE OWLS IN THE UK • Five species of owl live and breed in...