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

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Farmers need a helping hand • Britain’s farmers are ready to deliver on food security and biodiversity. However, sustainability comes at a cost – one they cannot bear alone, says Joe Stanley

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

Countryside digs deep for good causes

One good deed… • A shoot with community and charity at its heart

News in brief

April diary

Concerns raised over ‘misleading’ WWT film

GWCT names ambassadors

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 Easter eggs

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Macnab Dinner • Field friends and contributors meet at London’s Savile Club to honour the Macnabbers of 2024

Lord Hertford • The 9th Marquess of Hertford meets with Mary Skipwith to discuss the Ragley estate’s award-winning approach to land management and environmental stewardship

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 • Manor Farm, Hardwick, Lincolnshire

Caught at a crossroads • With new markets and countless competing uses for land, from farming and sport to sustainability, the role of the agent has never been more critical, says Rupert Bates

We’ve lots to be proud of • The return of the bluefin tuna is a win for sporting conservation, while a GWCT auction reminds us how generosity of money and time is helping vulnerable species.

The science part • From bird counts to species recovery, citizen science initiatives allow fieldsports devotees to demonstrate the role we play in preserving Britain’s rich biodiversity, says Gabriel Stone

Colonel Peter Hawker • The ‘father of wildfowling’ was a redoubtable shot whose exploits on field and marsh are the stuff of sporting legend.

The game-changing art of gun mounting • A consistent gun mount is the foundation on which shotgun marksmanship is built. It is critical to becoming a top-notch shot

Stalking on your doorstep • There is no need to head to Scotland to enjoy the thrill of the stalk. Pursuing lowland deer is not only exciting and surprisingly accessible but essential to the health of the British countryside

Reinventing Arcady • With chalkstreams coming under increasing pressure, it’s time to step away from the traditional and manicured and let our rivers breathe

Gone away but not forgotten • The disbanding of packs is by no means a modern phenomenon; it is simply part of the ever-evolving tapestry of our hunting heritage

Giving black grouse a lift • Black grouse could be restored to the North York Moors this spring thanks to a GWCT translocation project that aims to expand the iconic bird’s range

Conservation wins • Now open for 2025 entries, the Purdey Awards recognise the outstanding game and habitat conservation work carried out by shoots across the UK

‘Here today, gone tomorrow’ • With its cryptic plumage, striking beak and curious drumming behaviour, the snipe is a fascinating bird that has captivated sportsmen for generations

A rare breed with serious...