The Field

Published by TI Media Limited The Field is a monthly glossy magazine dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love field sports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.

The Field

Introducing…

Let’s not give them license • With a new Government in place and talk of licensing intensifying, we must work harder to show that the game shooting sector can regulate itself effectively, says Roger Draycott

FIELD IN FOCUS • To contact the news desk, message us via our social channels or send an email to charlotte.mackaness@futurenet.com

News in brief

November diary

Kit to covert • Our monthly guide to everything notable in the field for sporting enthusiasts and those keen on country life

FIVE OF THE BEST Gamebooks

Rory Stewart • The former Cabinet minister and hit podcast host talks to Alec Marsh about the parlous state of British politics, land management and his deep love of the countryside

Top Dog Awards • Guests gather to celebrate the achievements of a very special collection of canines

Letters to the Editor • Write to: The Editor, The Field, Future Publishing PLC, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JR. Email: field.secretary@futurenet.com

Country estate of the month • Great Ash Farm, Winsford, Somerset

Seeing the wood and the trees • Planting the right tree in the right place is imperative, as Rupert Bates discovers

Celebrating the game changers • Once served only in the traditional manner, the fruits of our forays now find their way into all manner of diverse and delicious dishes, say Neil and Serena Cross

Flowers of the river • In the past grayling were viewed as pests and culled to improve salmon and trout stocks but today they are a popular sporting fish in their own right, says Sir Johnny Scott

‘Dr Green’ will see you now • Inspired charities across the UK are harnessing the healing power of the countryside to provide respite, remedy or revelation to those who need it most, says Gabriel Stone

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Fantastic four • A party of guns enjoy the ultimate shoot raffle prize: four thrilling drives on four exceptional sporting estates

A military operation • The unique coastal habitat of Geedon marshes is the setting for a bracing day of sport for members of the Colchester Garrison shoot, run by and for soldiers who serve not only their country but also the countryside

Travelling in style • The gun bus is an integral part of any shoot but a band of imaginative owners are thinking outside the box when it comes to finding the perfect shooting brake, be it traditional, quirky or lavish

Going wild for great British game • Meet the passionate farmers, stalkers and chefs working tirelessly to put sustainable and healthy game meat on the country’s tables

Eating game made easy • Tips from top game eaters across the UK

Wall-to-wall excitement • Criss-crossed by formidable drystone walls, the High Peak Harriers’ scenic country provides a day out with an exhilarating difference

Talking scents • The canine nose is an astonishingly complex piece of biotechnology that man has harnessed for sustenance and sport for thousands of years

Scents and sensibility • Every working dog uses one of its senses above all others – usually its nose, and sometimes its eyes or even ears. Here are the breeds by hunting style.

Heaven scents: a glossary of scenting terms

Christmas shopping • Ditch the stress this festive...