The best vinatge fly tying books are not tomes that need to be dragged down from dusty shelves. These books may have been published in 1800 but are free to…
THE FIELD
Rare breeds registration falling
Some rare breeds are becoming rarer, if the recent Rare Breeds Survival Trust watchlist is anything to go by. Britain’s native pig breeds face “significant threats” according to the latest…
Elliot Channer, sporting artist
Elliot Channer started his route to artistic success via the internet. Not something Sir Alfred Munnings had recourse to. But his sculptures are decidedly tangible. Janet Menzies meets Elliot Channer.…
Roast butterflied haunch of muntjac
It might not be barbecue weather, but whether you BBQ or roast this venison haunch, it's a delicious recipe
Peppered salmon with saffron potatoes
Peppered salmon with saffron potatoes and spiced broth. Simple salmon for supper.
Chilled asparagus velouté with sweetbreads
This recipe uses an unusual cut of lamb, in the sweetbreads and delicious asparagus, a spring-time treat
Gurkhas, celebrating the kukri brigade
Gurkhas have fought for Britain in many significant campaigns for the last two hundred years. With such a determined and ferocious enemy, it had seemed only natural to recruit them…
Sealyham terrier: a real rat catcher
We want a sealyham terrier. Who doesn’t? These small, white ratters are full of pep. (You might also like to read: Teckels – the wirehaired dachshund is a sporting sausage…
MAY dates for the diary
Things start to happen in May, the summer season is starting to sway. For the first weekend after the bank holiday head to Badminton, Gloucestershire for the pinnacle of three…
Voting for fieldsports. Who to vote for on 7 May?
Where do we put our cross if we are voting for fieldsports? Editor, Jonathan Young, gives his verdict on who will heed the rural fieldsports vote, and save British wildlife…