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 cormorants strike • Unsustainable hordes of these rapacious waterbirds are devastating wild fish populations and river biodiversity. Their numbers can no longer be left unchecked, asserts John Bailey

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

Cost of gun certificates soars

One good deed… • Reel Recovery hosts fly-fishing retreat for men battling cancer

News in brief

March diary

Countryside Awards champion conservationists

Canines working for wildlife

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

Tom Croft • The former professional rugby star talks to Mary Skipwith about his career highlights, his passion for stalking and how he found much-missed camaraderie on the shooting field

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 • The Chediston Estate, Halesworth, Suffolk

The estate of play • When it comes to country houses, sustainability – or the potential for it – is a key consideration for today’s buyers, as Charlie Ellingworth tells Rupert Bates

A long shelf life • Whether dense sporting volumes or gripping tales of adventure from the field and beyond, the timeless appeal of the printed word endures, say Neil and Serena Cross

The ‘farmwashing’ fightback • Supermarkets’ use of ‘fake farms’ in product marketing continues to cause concern. To be sure we are buying British, it is vital that we look beyond the branding, says Gabriel Stone

Johnny O’Shea • The long-serving huntsman of the Cheshire was a true showman with a reputation for excellence in the field, says Sir Johnny Scott

Six months for £17.97*

Manor Farm shoot Dorset • Guns enjoy a day of camaraderie and challenging wild sport on a shoot where conservation is the cornerstone

Solid companions • An aspiring workman needs a tool he can trust, and the same is true in the field. For less than £10,000, these top workhorse guns will get the job done in style

Hounds, not hangovers • A fast-paced day following the RAC Beagles, a historic pack predominantly managed by students from the Royal Agricultural University at Cirencester

A pack of all trades • Putting together and running a cohesive team of dogs requires a genuine understanding of each breed’s role in the field

Truly man’s best friend • Celebrating every type of breed, whether the sporting field is their domain or not, The Field Top Dog Awards is a salute to Britain’s best canine companions

The thrill of the chase • Lure coursing is earning its place as an exciting sport in its own right, giving sighthounds the joyful opportunity to do what they were bred for

Hidden fishing • While true voyages into the unknown are harder to come by in the modern age, there are plenty of remote waters where the spirit of adventure remains intact

In it together • Syndicates offer the chance to experience the highs and lows of racehorse ownership for a fraction of the cost but the benefits go far beyond the financial

Eyes on the pies • A day...