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…

When country comes to town • On 19 November farmers flocked to Whitehall to protest against changes that threaten not only their livelihood but the future of family farming, says Editor Alexandra Henton

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

Fisheries Support Service launched

One good deed… • Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot marks a decade of support for the RAF Benevolent Fund

News in brief

January diary

Firearms licensing decision ‘outrageous and unlawful’

Avian flu risk levels increase

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

THE FIELD FIVE OF THE BEST Hip flasks

Sir Jackie Stewart • The F1 legend is famous for his triumphs on the track but, as he tells Charlotte Mackaness, it was shooting that first changed his life, setting him on a path to help others change theirs

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 • Whelan estate, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent

The death knell for family farms • Rupert Bates talks to Bidwells’ Giles Dobson about the devastating implications of the Budget for Britain’s farmers and how food has become a forgotten land use

Nothing Rivals the real thing • Disney’s adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s iconic novel portrays the hunting field well but producers don’t always hit the mark, says Neil Cross. Meanwhile, Serena Cross is ready for January

The power of positive PR • Even the smallest of interactions with the public during a day in the field can colour their view of fieldsports forever, so let’s be sure to leave a good impression, says Gabriel Stone

Jack Champion • In a new series celebrating the men and women who shaped fieldsports through history, Sir Johnny Scott remembers one of the 20th century’s most entertaining huntsmen

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The flight of a wild pheasant sensing danger bears no resemblance to that of their reared ‘follow my leader’ cousins, and these birds were no exception Raby Estate County Durham • Guns enjoy the rare opportunity to shoot wild birds in their natural habitat during a wet and windy species day in the North Pennines

In pursuit of wild sport in Cornwall • An old-fashioned maraud through a woodcock paradise is less about the bag and more about the companionship and contentment such days can bring

A return to what we value most • Focusing on the experience rather than the bag, smaller days are growing in popularity among guns but the challenge for estates is in making them pay

Country worth a tumble • Thrills and spills abound during a breathless day following the fleet-footed hounds of the Wheatland Hunt

The call of the wild • From moorland streams to hidden urban waterways, wild fishing takes many forms but the experience is never less than unforgettable

Be the perfect guest • When it comes to sporting house parties, knowing when to arrive, what to wear and, most importantly, when to depart will see you invited back time and again

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