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

Waking up to reality • Rural communities possess the ambition and resilience needed to face a changing climate. Now they just need a government that will listen to them, says Gavin Lane

Private nuclear developer not beyond public scrutiny

Concerns raised about overstated rewetting claims

One good deed… • A day of shooting, camaraderie and support for soldiers, veterans and their families

News in brief

October diary

Call for support for farmers to develop network of small reservoirs

Funding to support underthreat species

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

Sir Roger Daltrey • The legendary frontman of The Who is still making music at the age of 82 but he revels in the peace and quiet of the East Sussex countryside, as he tells Rupert Bates

Top Dog Awards • Winning hounds and owners take centre stage as The Field honours their achievements

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 • Blackwood, Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway

A growing industry • Having proved their worth on the international stage, English wines are becoming bolder and more confident – as are its producers and investors, discovers Rupert Bates

The boar and the bees • National Honey Day is the perfect time to ponder producing your own liquid gold while an autumn trip to Belgium offers a chance to bag some wild boar, say Neil and Serena Cross

Stags, salmon, grouse and guga • It’s a mixed bag this month for Mungo Ingleby, who ruminates on the value of venison, a glorious grouse day, the size of salmon and the end of an ancient Lewisian tradition

Osgood Hanbury Mackenzie • The exotic gardens at Inverewe in Wester Ross are testament to the avid plant collector and his determination to tame the wild Atlantic weather, says Sir Johnny Scott

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Welsh wonders • Guns test their mettle against the famously high pheasants of Bettws Hall’s Brigands shoot, where the challenging sport and stunning views draw guests back year after year

Faces in the field

Pegglesworth The Cotswolds • Members of the ‘14-Bore Club’ turn out in top hats and frock coats for a memorable day’s shooting with blackpowder and muzzle-loaders

Faces in the field

Why one gun is never enough • While a reliable multichoke over-and-under will handle most tasks, the discerning shot knows the value of having the right gun for the right day

Speed, style and unbridled passion • A day with the Società Milanese per la Caccia a Cavallo is about so much more than the hunting, says William Cursham

Worth their salt • There is no better way to get back into the saltwater swing than seeking bonefish in the Bahamas and tarpon off Belize

Dogs of distinction • Whether they are making an impression in the shooting field, delivering a smile to care-home residents or simply bringing joy and companionship to their families, canines of all kinds were honoured at The Field Top Dog Awards

Hold on to your hats • Whether beret or bowler, panama or pakol, a good hat is a staple of the...