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.

Introducing…

The Field

Time for a reset • The new Campaign for the Countryside is calling on the Government to address urgently its relationship with rural Britain, says Countryside Alliance chief executive Tim Bonner

Shooting community urged to act

Tax threat to rural tourism

One good deed… • Hunting duo tackle the Rickshaw Run Himalaya

News in brief

November diary

Call for a single firearms licensing authority

Come play The Long Game

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

Franco Gussalli Beretta • As the historic Beretta company celebrates its 500th anniversary, its president and chief executive officer has his eye firmly on the future, as he tells Lucy Higginson

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 • Mauld estate, Struy, Beauly, Inverness-shire

Selling the dream • Crispin Holborow has sold country houses nationwide in his 40 years with Savills and is still driven by the desire to see new life breathed into old properties.

Shared traditions • As the trail-hunting Season beckons, Neil and Serena Cross reflect on the role hunting has played over the years, and across the miles, in bringing like-minded souls together

Land of opportunity • A host of traditional Scottish estates have been sold or changed direction but rewilding and sporting must coexist, suggests Mungo Ingleby

Empress Elisabeth of Austria • A renowned beauty and superb horsewoman, Empress Elisabeth – known as Sisi – found her greatest joy in the hunting fields of England and Ireland, says Sir Johnny Scott

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Shottle, Derbyshire • A tight-knit shooting syndicate celebrates its 50th anniversary in fine style with thrilling drives, testing birds and friendly banter

Returning to form • The only thing more frustrating than a drop in performance is not understanding how to fix it. Michael Yardley reveals his top tips on how to pull yourself out of a shooting slump

Beretta Five centuries of excellence • The Italian gunmaker is marking its monumental milestone with the release of several one-off and limited-edition pieces that celebrate its rich history

Beretta A year of celebration • The world’s oldest gunmaker marked its 500th anniversary in style with a series of events designed to showcase five centuries of innovation

A magic Monday with the Bicester • Towering hedges, testing trails and exemplary houndwork combine on an exhilarating day with the Bicester Hunt with Whaddon Chase

In the footsteps of Somerville and Ross • A new compendium celebrates the enduring legacy and wit of a beloved literary duo whose tales continue to charm generations of readers

A river whose secrets run deep • The Cumbrian Eden is caught between a glorious past and a nervous future. However, while the fishing may be harder, hope remains

Christmas shopping • The Field hunts out the very best gifts for the good sports in your life

The smartest way to find your place • Drawing pegs is a much-anticipated shoot-day ritual made all the more memorable when the peg...