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

Why we’ll win this heated debate • A ban on heather burning has had the inevitable disastrous result for our moorlands, believes Andrew Gilruth. However, the tide is turning and not a moment too soon

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

Fly-tipping a national criminal enterprise, warns report

One good deed • House of Bruar team completes ‘5km Every Day in May’ for charity

News in brief

August diary

New award reaps benefits for salmon

Red grouse productivity study

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

Robson Green • The Grantchester star sits down with Charlotte Reather to reflect on his multifaceted career, his deep love of rural life and the peace he has discovered on the riverbank

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 • Culverlands, Burghfield Common, Berkshire

It’s a shore thing • Rupert Bates meets Julie Hill, founder of south Devon-based agency The Coastal House

Guns and grouse • Purpose-built guns ensured our sporting forebears were ready for any opportunity, says Neil Cross, while Serena Cross explores the timeless appeal of the king of gamebirds

Ripples of optimism • While a season’s success or otherwise often hinges on factors outside our control, where we can make a difference we absolutely should, asserts Mungo Ingleby

Charles Waterton • While famously eccentric, the creator of the first nature reserve was ahead of his time in recognising the mental health benefits of spending time outdoors.

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Starting the season in glorious fashion • Guns enjoy the breathtaking views, challenging grouse and welcome hospitality that are part and parcel of a day on the moor in Midlothian

College Valley estate Northumberland • The Cheviot Hills provide a suitably dramatic backdrop for a testing early-season day of shooting grouse over pointers

Guns and the law • Ahead of Government plans to consult on merging firearm and shotgun licensing rules, Michael Yardley explores the evolution of UK gun legislation and the argument for tighter controls

All eyes on Rydal • An annual celebration of rural life, tradition, culture and, most importantly, hounds, the Rydal show is a highlight of the summer sporting calendar

Casting for pike in a wild paradise • A loch-fishing adventure with friends in the peace and tranquillity of Scotland’s empty quarter provides sport beyond compare

The 2026 Field Macnab Challenge • This auspicious sporting accomplishment is not only a test of fieldcraft and fortitude but also a celebration of responsible land management

The journey north • In the 19th century the Scottish Highlands became the holiday destination of choice for generations of sportsmen, a tradition that continues to this day

Dogs you can count on • Whether surveying grouse on the moor, sitting on the peg or lying quietly on the riverbank, a hardy and handsome Hungarian vizsla is worth its weight in gold.

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