Scurries at country fairs are a highlight of the summer, but as many handlers discover, they can be a quick lesson in humility. If you want to avoid the “leg-lifting”…
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Repairing vintage fountain pens
I have come across three nice old fountain pens that belonged to my mother: a Conway Stewart fountain pen, a Waterman fountain pen and a Swan, all dating from the…
Best stalking bags: the ultimate shortlist
The best stalking bags are invaluable equpiment for a day on the hill. Dominic Griffith seeks out the best on the market. (Read: DSC1 is vital for anyone serious about…
Do you know your raspers from your bowlers? Find out in The Field’s Quiz of The Week 9 March 2026
The Field quiz runs every week, with new editions published every Monday. Sign up to our monthly newsletters for the best of game shooting , flyfishing, hunting, sporting dogs and…
The do’s and don’ts of training gundog puppies
Three key field skills to work on with your puppy 1. Retrieving: Play with an old tea towel with a knot, a tennis ball, anything puppy will run after, grab…
How to play with a gundog puppy
Teaching your gundog to balance fun with field discipline is all about setting boundaries. You don’t have to choose between a playful pet and a reliable retriever, but you do…
The sporting world is your oyster
With the season at an end the desire to explore further afield often takes root. To satisfy that sporting wanderlust The Field has gathered together the most extraordinary and unusual…
Billiard table restoration
A reader writes: We have a tired and battered billiard table which we would like to have re-baized and restored for our growing grandchildren. The table has been stored in…
Country Christmas interior design ideas
Christmas is the time of year to bring the outside in. Fragrant pine trees are decorated with twinkling fairy lights and placed in the corner of sitting rooms and the…