As the freezer starts to fill, it is time to find new ways to make a feast from pheasant without serving yet another roast. Philippa Davis’ pheasant meatballs in broth…
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Jack Fetherstonhaugh, sporting artist
Having developed his own techniques, Jack Fetherstonhaugh captures his subjects in unique ways. He explains to Janet Menzies his long process to capture tone, why watercolours remain his first love…
Macnab kit: what to pack on your sporting adventure
Making sure you have the correct Macnab kit when you head to the hill is imperative. So when fate beckons and your Macnab attempt looms just what should you be…
November 2019
Pheasants, with style – traditional friends’ days on old shoots; Driven capercaillie in the Scottish glens – what it was like, by the men who did it; Light shotgun loads:…
Pheasant, curly kale and mature cheddar lasagne
Philippa Davis’ pheasant, curly kale and mature cheddar lasagne makes a warming family supper – ideal for smalls and those who have not tried game before – or serve for…
Pheasant leg confit with leek, stilton and hazelnut crumble
Roasting a pheasant whole is magnificent for younger birds, but as the season presses on it is best to joint them. Philippa Davis’ pheasant leg confit with leek, stilton and…
Megan Rowland, sporting Diana
Despite not growing up with a family connection to fieldsports, while working as a volunteer Megan Rowland became hooked on deerstalking. Now as an assistant land manager, she hopes to…
Foot followers: by foot or by crook…
Hunting is not just for the mounted. Foot followers are also at the heart of the action, an impressive collective who bring knowledge, dedication and essential snacks with them, says…
The 2019 Macnab Challenge
The Field’s 2019 Macnab Challenge, in association with Blaser, is underway. It is a challenge that many attempt and few complete, making entry to the Macnab Club one of the…
Perazzi SC3 20-bore
Michael Yardley finds the Perazzi SC3 20-bore well-balanced and pointable – it is not cheap but would be difficult to better in a modern game gun. For more gun reviews,…