A decline in the grey partridge population has left them scarce, only to be found on traditional partridge manors and the opportunity to shoot wild English partridges is now only for a very lucky few. The smaller redleg partridge tends to be the main quarry of today. The redleg partridge…
A Field reader writes “We have a very chewy young dog. We have never had such a chewer before. Shoes, coats, table and chair legs, and the bottom of cupboards have all fallen victim. Friends have recommended an array of hot condiments, all of which have failed. How can we…
After months of training your young gun dog, it is understandable that you want to take it on its first shoot. But beware the pitfalls.
Cartridge bags are somewhat of a necessity in driven shooting and indeed some forms of walked-up days when you are alone on a hill chasing grouse and don’t have the luxury of filling up your pockets after a drive. The Field presents its guide to the best cartridge bags. BEST…
Asked to describe himself, Jimmy Doherty takes a big intake of breath. “I suppose I am a farmer, conservationist, TV presenter.” He gives a self-deprecating laugh that invites friendship. “Or maybe broadcaster sounds better?” Doherty, who is a youthful 50, first rose to prominence for his flyon- the-wall series in…
Combining all the things that help make elevenses such a joy, these venison sausage pinwheels are a perfect sturdy treat to have out in the field. When choosing a cheese, Red Leicester or a strong cheddar will both work well but I am rather partial to Sparkenhoe Red Leicester, England’s…
Here I look at a new competition model from Beretta – the 688 Performance. It has 30in Steelium barrels (there is a 32in option), 3in chambers, high-performance steel proof and Optima HP multichokes, and weighs in at 8½lb: substantial but typical of modern Sporters. The selective single trigger is adjustable…
Unlike Buchan’s protagonists in John Macnab, this sporting adventure has its origins in an excess of ebullience rather than ennui. At the Countryside Day held at Cheltenham last year, a fine lunch crossed with a winning horse produced a successful bid in the Countryside Alliance auction. These charity fundraisers are…
Along with ‘walked up or driven’ and ‘side-by-side or over-and-under’, cartridge choice is something deliberated by sportsmen the world over. The job of a cartridge is to propel shot through the air consistently and effectively at a target. There is a bewildering variety on offer, as diverse as the types…
The Field, in association with Westley Richards and Delaney & Sons, challenges you to bag a Macnab between 12 August and 10 November 2025. Join the club and take part in The Macnab Challenge. Here are the Macnab Challenge rules. THE FIELD’S MACNAB CHALLENGE RULES All Macnabs to be…
