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 • ESTABLISHED 1853 VOL 342 NO 7428

The future of firearms licensing • As a consultation on Britain’s gun laws gets under way, it is imperative that the shooting public is not made to pay for failures caused by poor policing. Ensure your voice is heard, urges Graham Downing

Field follies

Raptor numbers at record high on North York Moors’ Spaunton estate

NFRSA founder’s e-bike challenge

One good deed…

Come clean about water, letter urges

News in brief

August diary

Consultation on gamebird release

The Field’s Almanac

Food & drink

Eating in IN THE LARDER

Field kitchen kit

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

Feargal Sharkey • The ex-punk rocker is now channelling his anger into saving Britain’s beleaguered chalkstreams and holding those responsible for their decline firmly to account

Faces • The Field celebrated its 170th birthday in fine style at the Kennel Club’s headquarters in Mayfair, London

Letters

Living on the edge • Whether it is a castle perched high on a clifftop or perhaps even the cliff itself, the nation’s property portfolio is packed with investment opportunities hewn out of natural beauty, says Rupert Bates

Country estate of the month • BRANSBURY MILL HOUSE, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE

Six of the best: Properties near moorland

No ifs, just butts • Those settling into the heathery haven of a grouse butt on the Twelfth are the luckiest souls alive, with the magic of the moor equalled only by the memories and meals to follow. By Neil and Serena Cross

A Glorious treat • An invitation to shoot grouse over dogs is not to be missed but do make sure you are prepared, says Sir Johnny Scott

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Egton estate North Yorkshire • An early-season walked-up day brings a party of old friends to the moor, where elegant dogwork and plentiful grouse make for unforgettable sport

Why moorland is a matter for us all • At the fourth Moorland Summit, conservationists of all stripes gathered to seek common ground in order to protect our moors and the species that rely on them

A dance before dawn • The swaggering spectacle of the blackcock lek is an astonishing piece of natural theatre that few are fortunate enough to witness

Heritage meets innovation • In a world exclusive, The Field is introduced to the Holland & Holland Noble, the new London-made shotgun from this most eminent gunmaker

Repairing, preparing and raring to go • Over the summer, hunts are a hive of activity: from horses and hounds to boots and buttons, everything must be shipshape for the Season ahead

Going with the flow in a wet and wild landscape • The iconic lochs of Scotland’s Flow Country offer trout fishermen one of the finest experiences in the sport

A thrilling test of sporting skill • As The Field’s Macnab Challenge returns for 2023, intrepid sportsmen will set out to achieve this most famous feat guided by seasoned mentors of the game

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The workhorse of the Highlands • For centuries, the garron pony has been a steadfast companion to those who spend their time on the hill – a special partnership that continues to this day

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