The Field

Far-flung fieldsports

Mulling it over

From mulled wine to ‘hunter’s tea’, Caroline Roddis examines the eternal allure of a hot and boozy beverage

A legacy honoured

Friends and family gather at Heythrop Park and Chivel Farm shoot to support the Georgie Campbell Foundation. By Janet Menzies

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How to master double gunning

Why early-season shoot days are golden

One step to being a better shot

A clay technique that will transform your routine

The secrets to catching trout

MOST SEASONED anglers will no doubt have heard the phrase ‘observation, imitation, presentation’ or OIP. This three-step mantra neatly condenses the complexity of fly-fishing (and arguably many other forms of fishing) down to a stark summation of its...

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Grey partridge in France

Browning’s new game gun shines during a very English day in traditional partridge country. By Alexandra Henton

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Labrador in Gold, courtesy of Hannah Shergold. hannahshergold.com

BRIMMING WITH HEAPS OF FESTIVE FUN

Four thrilling drives on four exceptional sporting estates

Challenging birds and camaraderie in Wiltshire

Exhilarating partridges in Berkshire

The wind was stronger, and swirling as it had been on the rst drive. With pickers-up standing well out of range there was plenty of space to shoot behind, which was just as well, as the partridges were not just fast but ushing quickly.

Moorland in the mist

Serena Cross reports on a small but perfectly formed opening day on the grouse

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