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

Stopped in their tracks • Legislation passed to ban greyhound racing in Wales and Scotland is less a victory for animal welfare and more an emotive political trade-off, says George Nelson

Final push for trail hunting ban consultation responses • To contact the news desk, message us via our social channels or send an email to charlotte.mackaness@futurenet.com

Golden eagle reintroduction meets mixed reaction

One good deed… • Hunting communities do their bit to clean up the countryside

News in brief

June diary

Win the ultimate Game Fair experience

Tracking snipe

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

David Ross • The man behind the Nevill Holt Festival talks to Tim Relf about the role the event plays in ensuring the future of not only this historic estate but the rural community around it

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 • Hinchwick Manor, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

A better way to sell • Rupert Bates meets the husband-and-wife duo behind Stowhill Estates

Cooling off when the heat is on • Boasting top-class racing and hospitality to match, Ascot holds fond memories for Neil Cross. Meanwhile, Serena Cross dives into the delights of wild swimming

Social media going guga • Although upbeat about sporting prospects on river and hill this year, Mungo Ingleby is less optimistic about the increasingly reactive nature of Scottish politics and the media

The ‘Yellow Earl’ • While his many exploits saw him dubbed ‘England’s greatest sportsman’, Lord Lonsdale was just as famous for his extraordinary extravagance, as Sir Johnny Scott explains

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THE FIELD’S 50 BRITISH HEROES • From military legends and sporting giants to intrepid explorers and fictional icons, we salute those figures who embody the spirit of our great nation

The guns of 007 • From his original .25 Beretta to the iconic Walther PPK and everything since, James Bond has an enviable and often surprising armoury at his disposal

Stop standing in your own way • Whether it is a high bird or a high hedge, the mental hurdles we face in our chosen sporting pastimes can be overcome through the power of sports psychology

It’s all about that bass • Fishing for bass in saltwater is top-tier sport, says Tobias Coe. However, success largely depends on being in the right place at the right time

All the fun of the field • With unspoilt countryside, elegant lodgings and the jolliest of company, a three-day riding adventure across Exmoor is akin to an extended Meet where the only thing missing is hounds

The rise of a rural favourite • Roguish, headstrong yet irresistibly charming, the Jack Russell terrier has captured the hearts of countrymen for generations

Britain’s quirkiest jobs • Curious, often exhausting and entirely indispensable, these delightfully British positions uphold some of our nation’s most eccentric and enduring traditions

Giving it a fair whack • Croquet is a...