Keeping a gamebook was obligatory when you started out shooting in my day,” says Sir Johnny Scott, who made his first entry at the age of nine. “Much of my…
THE FIELD
Sporting Artist: Jane Braithwaite
How do you paint the invisible? How do you capture the feel and the smell and the sound of being at the races on a raw, damp day in mid-winter?…
Field interview: Sir Max Hastings
“I burst into tears when heading east on the M4” is not a statement one expects to hear from one of the most celebrated war correspondents this country has produced…
American pancakes with blueberries, banana and cream
Pancakes aren’t just for Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. They’re delicious all year round and American pancakes work particularly well if you’re wanting a heart breakfast. These from a recipe…
Owls and where to find them in the UK
MANKIND’s fascination with owls is age-old. Wall paintings in a cave in south-west France depict a pair of snowy owls and their chicks that last preyed on small mammals and…
March 2023
The Field’s March issue is packed with exceptional content and focuses on conservation; from a day spent shooting on the Mapperton estate, which has embraced a different way of doing…
The best hunting horse. Are they bred or made?
Face of a Duchess with the bottom of a cook used to be the recipe for the perfect hunter. Does the old maxim still hold true today when finding the…
Six of the best properties near racecourses
We round up the six best properties near racecourses on the market. Some are only a 15 minutes drive to the track. What more could you want? SIX OF THE…
Nine pieces of kit for March
Have a look at our suggestions for nine pieces of kit to not only get you through but to thoroughly enjoy the month of March too. SILVER JOCKEY WHIP PAPERKNIFE…
Alternative gundogs: a puppy for shoot or sofa
So what are alternative gundogs? One of the soundest pieces of advice you will get when looking for a gundog puppy is to buy one from working stock. Conversely, if…