Open Farm Sunday happens on 7 June 2015. Hundreds of farms across the country will open their gates to the public for the 10th Open Farm Sunday, an annual event…
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Hartlebury Castle to be restored
Hartlebury Castle, the historic home of the bishops of Worcester, is being turned into a tourist attraction by locals, who have bought the property from the Church Commissioners. The Hartlebury…
Crispy skinned salmon with asparagus and anchovy dressing
Crispy skinned salmon is an unadulterated delight. If yours has swum in from the supermarket then experiment and dress it up any way you see fit. Perhaps poached salmon with…
Atlantic salmon: what is happening to our salmon?
The Atlantic Salmon trust are heading towards their 50th year. Robbie Douglas Miller takes the opportunity to reflect on what is happening to our salmon, and where the future lies…
The best rifle kits for stalking
The best rifle kits for stalking do not always have to leave your wallet thin. Avoid expensive mistakes by buying a complete kit. It will help on the hill or…
Bipod or tripod? Which is best for stalking?
Bipod or tripod, or perhaps the quadpod? Dominic Griffith debates the merits and drawbacks of the various shooting aids on the market. Whether your tastes run to the pint-sized muntjac,…
June 2015
Battle of Waterloo – our guns, horses and heroes; top 10 gunsmiths – the master craftsmen for repair work; addicted to salmon – why the hard core fish in Iceland;…
Muntjac: the smallest deer gives sporting stalking
Stalking muntjac is more exciting than you think. Although their stature is less than impressive these little beasts give good sport. And who knows, your stalk could might even bag…
The top 7 best spring recipes
The top 7 best spring recipes recommended by The Field this season will encourage you to make the most of the foods in season. As spring draws on and we…
Piraube: Historical hunting weapons
Bertand Piraube was a gunmaker working in France in the seventeenth century. As part of our series on historical hunting weapons, Mark Murray-Fletcher explains the birth of an exquisite piece.…