Droopy tulips What can I do about droopy tulips? We are very fortunate to have a super collection of different varieties of tulips in our new garden. However, I find that they do not seem to last long when cut for the house. Can you suggest ways to prevent them…
Pigeon decoying is a key skill to master for a large bag and fine sporting day. We asked multiple world champion clay-shooter George Digweed for some key advice. Here’s what he has to say. (You might also like to read George Digweed’s guide to charity clay pigeon shooting). Pigeon decoying…
Certain qualities identify a first-class shot: good, balanced stance (especially as the trigger is pulled), excellent vision and timing and, not least, consistent gun mounting. Many never learn to mount a gun really well. They may never realise their potential as a result. Too often the mount is rushed and…
Where do trout lie? If you want to catch a trout it helps to know where they are. Fish the right water and maximise your chances
Is your cherished old gun really worth restoring? Are you being overly sentimental about it? Would the money be better spent elsewhere? If you have decided to press ahead then my tips for shotgun restoration will help you to make the most of the process and hopefully save you money…
Use these top ten wheezes from Eric Prior to secure a bigger bag, and save time and money
A reader writes: “Last year we were lucky enough to have little owls nesting in our barn. Do they return to the same place each year and is there anything we can do to encourage them, as they were delightful.” The Field replies: Little owls regularly return to the same…
A few simple rules for the modern pigeon Shot: Reconnaissance is still vital Learn to be flexible with your decoys and pattern Don’t be afraid to experiment if the pigeon aren’t playing Don’t over-rely on a whirly Wear a mask, especially on a sunny day Keep as still as…
What are “high” pheasants? That’s a question often asked in the game-shooting world. Geographical position within the UK plays a massive part, as do weather conditions. In Scotland, Wales, Yorkshire and the West Country, the guns can be placed in valleys and the birds streamed over them. In that sense,…
There is a scene in AG Macdonell’s classic post-First World War comedy novel England, Their England when the protagonist, a Fleet Street journalist, is invited to a grand Kent house-party weekend. To impress his hosts, he primes a colleague to ring during dinner, pretending to be the Prime Minister and…
