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

We must take the lead on lead • As a ban on lead shot nears full implementation, shooting faces a pivotal moment of change but also opportunity, says Tarquin Millington-Drake

Government confirms lead ammunition restriction

Reduction in masts has good reception

One good deed… • Angler takes stand against ‘poollution’ of UK waters

News in brief

September diary

MPs back grouse shooting in face of latest Wild Justice petition

Farmer-led conservation is working

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

Harry Meade • The eventing world number one talks to Madeleine Silver about his early experiences, career highs and lows and his pursuit of perfection ahead of this year’s Burghley Horse Trials

Summer in full swing • Friends and contributors descend for The Field’s annual Game Fair gathering

GWCT dinner • An unforgettable evening in support of British wildlife and countryside conservation

Letters to the Editor

Country estate of the month • Bapton Manor, Warminster, Wiltshire

The personal touch • Strutt & Parker stalwart Mark McAndrew talks estates, sport and farming with Rupert Bates

Ploughing our own furrow • The beloved little grey Fergie changed the face of farming forever but the heavy horses it replaced still have the power to captivate an audience, say Neil and Serena Cross

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Getting into hot water • The fish is often the make or break of a Macnab attempt but as water temperatures continue to rise, some difficult questions will need to be asked, says Mungo Ingleby

Captain Ronnie Wallace • The legendary huntsman forged a formidable reputation with the Heythrop and led from the front with the Masters of Foxhounds Association, says Sir Johnny Scott

Flush after flush appeared from both left and right; hardflying birds, some going straight over in a blur of wingbeats to the rough ground behind, others skimming along the face of the slope Logiealmond Perthshire • High birds and high spirits combine during a convivial partridge day on this revived and reinvigorated Scottish sporting estate

A new chapter for a historic syndicate • As Ragley estate’s Dunnington Sporting Club opens its doors – and its shooting opportunities – to non-members for the first time, a roving syndicate takes advantage of the exclusive sport on offer

Anything but a bore • Although it demands effort and practice to master, when used well the 28-bore can change an ordinary driven day into something remarkable

A hunt reborn • Drawing inspiration from the British hunting community but with Pakistan’s culture and traditions at the forefront, the renowned Peshawar Vale Hunt is being returned to its former glory

Do you speak dog? • Communication is key to the success of any relationship, including the one we have with our dogs. We owe it to them to learn to speak their language

Unexpected trout • A day spent chasing the plentiful, pristine wild brown trout that reside in small streams up and down the country proves the best sport doesn’t always come with a hefty price tag attached

The enduring magic of harvest • Though transformed by...