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.

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The Field

A rallying cry for the countryside • As political and legislative pressures mount, it has never been more important for those who cherish rural life and its various pursuits to stand together as one, says Ian Coghill

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

New inheritance tax rules deter woodland creation

One good deed… • Paddling and pedalling to support veterans’ mental health charities

News in brief

July diary

New sentencing guidelines for hare coursing

Taking a stand

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 Game Fair this month

Dame Prue Leith • The respected cook, writer, TV personality and campaigner talks to Louise Flind about food education, farming, salmon fishing and the joy of being outside

Clays for a good cause • Guests raise £60,000 for Naomi and Jack’s during a sporting day at Purdey at The Royal Berkshire Shooting School

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 • Edgcote, Northamptonshire

Think before you act • Rupert Bates talks rural assets and risk with Andrew Chandler of Carter Jonas

A sea of opportunity • The lure of kayak fishing and its tasty rewards proves irresistible for Neil Cross, while Serena Cross explains why a surge in octopus numbers is bad news for our fishermen

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A summer holiday in Scotland • Forget the endless hassle of travelling abroad: the freedom and adventure of a Scottish lodge week is infinitely more enjoyable, insists Mungo Ingleby

The Hon Dorothy Paget • Bold, eccentric and exceptionally wealthy, the redoubtable ‘Queen of the Turf’ spent millions in pursuit of her sporting passions, says Sir Johnny Scott

All the fun of The Game Fair • The Game Fair returns to the Ragley estate, promising spectacular sporting action, a feast of food and countless opportunities to shop until you drop

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Bringing wild back to the table • Lean, sustainable and steeped in heritage, rabbit is making a welcome return to the country’s plates but how best to harvest this delicious wild meat?

Highly rated rifles •  The Field’s pick of stalking rifles for the hill and beyond

Chasing shadows • Tasked with protecting woodland and armed with his late grandfather’s rifle, Matt Ramsden heads out in pursuit of elusive roe deer

The joy of the night shift • As the daylight fades and dusk draws in, the river comes alive. John Bailey explains how, with the right knowledge and requisite precautions, anglers can be there to take full advantage

At one with the hounds • Requiring loyalty, diplomacy and endless stamina, the role of whipper-in is one of the most demanding yet life-affirming jobs in the hunting field

Drones and the countryside • Providing a useful eye in the sky, drones are a game changer for many rural tasks but there is a line to be drawn when it comes to fieldsports

A stalking companion not to be sniffed at...