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.

Introducing…

The Field

Releasing the truth • Gamebird release is a boon for wildlife and biodiversity but its contribution is often ignored. The GWCT’s new Game for Nature report aims to change this, as Dr Roger Draycott explains

Gamebird release: BASC wins High Court challenge

New study into salmon supports stocking

One good deed • Fundraising in the fast lane at the British Grand Prix

News in brief

September diary

Europe’s lead ban revised

Funding to support under-threat species

Kit to covert • Our monthly guide to everything notable in the field for sporting enthusiasts and those keen on country life – all available at the Defender Burghley Horse Trials this month

Alice Plunkett • The ITV Racing presenter talks to Madeleine Silver about her introduction to the turf, her achievements in the saddle and how she balances family life with a demanding career

Game Fair gathering • Country sorts convene at Ragley Hall’s Rose Terrace for The Field’s Summer Party

Letters to the Editor

Country estate of the month • Balvarran, Strathardle, Perthshire

Removing the blinkers • Butler Sherborn’s head of equestrian property Ben Way explains the importance of ensuring clients are not blinded by their passion when investing.

Think like a pigeon • September sees Neil and Serena Cross taking inspiration from legendary pigeon shot Archie Coats as they head to the stubbles in pursuit of the crop-ravaging grey grouse

Infuriating yet addictive • As a surge of hopefuls head to the hill, set on achieving the ultimate sporting feat, Mungo Ingleby explains why the Macnab is no longer simply a diverting side quest

Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey • Perhaps best known for his Letters to Young Shooters, Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey was an authority on all things shooting but especially wildfowling, says Sir Johnny Scott

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SM Bolton Ghyll Yorkshire Dales • A team of friends experience sunshine and showers on a day of spectacular September partridges and first-class hospitality

The magic of the Macnab • A party of adventurous American guns descend on the Highlands for the ultimate sporting challenge: to take a salmon on the fly, a stag and a brace of grouse between dawn and dusk on a single day

The challenge and charm of the .410 • Getting the best out of a .410 requires a full understanding of its strengths and limitations but the pay-off in the field is well worth the effort

Why tradition reigns in troubled waters • Miles Malone accompanies the Eastern Counties Mink Hunt in pursuit of the invasive American mink: an aggressive and voracious predator that is wreaking havoc on East Anglia’s rivers

Golden opportunities • As September brings more comfortable conditions for both fish and anglers, John Bailey shares a selection of his top rivers for autumn sport

For sporting Dianas

A cornucopia of colour • Dazzle in our pick of pieces that sparkle in the prettiest of pigments

Leading the fashion field • Artemis meets the women at the helm of four of the countryside’s best-loved fashion labels to learn how their experiences have helped shape their brands

Dianas who paved the way • Quietly authoritative, deeply knowledgeable and fearless in the field, these hunting heroines are an...