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

Be curious about conservation • You don’t need to be ‘born into nature’ to fully appreciate it. The best tutors are often those running shoots, and all that’s required is an enquiring mind, says Jonathan Irby

FIELD IN FOCUS • To contact the news desk, message us via our social channels or send an email to charlotte.mackaness@futurenet.com

Research looks at climate impact on UK’s historic parks and gardens

One good deed… • Having a ball for a worthy cause

News in brief

April diary

Co Durham estate tops Purdey Awards honours list

It’s in the bag

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

GENTLEMEN’S UMBRELLAS

Harry Cobden • Ahead of his debut as retained rider for JP McManus, the former British champion jockey sits down with Lucy Higginson to talk about his ambitions in racing and other sporting passions

Macnab Dinner • Sporting friends gather at the Savile Club to mark a record year for The Field’s Macnab Challenge

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 • Ladyswood House, Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Driving transformation • With the rural economy under mounting pressure, Strutt & Parker’s Kate Moisson talks to Rupert Bates about the importance of building resilience and challenging norms

The joy of sporting endeavour • Neil Cross rediscovers a childhood passion for archery, while Serena Cross explains the value of the tetrathlon as a means of teaching youngsters the right lessons

Sport beyond salmon • As runs become less consistent and river conditions ever more important to success, Mungo Ingleby explains why salmon anglers should not overlook Scotland’s brown trout

Izaak Walton • Sir Johnny Scott recounts the life of Izaak Walton, author of The Compleat Angler: a seminal fishing book that continues to inspire nearly 400 years after its publication

Smith-Pearman shoot East Hertfordshire • Guns enjoy a convivial day on a Purdey Award-winning family shoot that combines conservation, community involvement and a passion for sport

Not so common or garden • Britain’s songbirds are in decline but dedicated conservation efforts – both large and small – are offering a glimmer of hope for their recovery

Keeping the nightingale’s song alive • Its breathtaking music heralds the arrival of spring but the nightingale is rapidly disappearing from our countryside. Graham Downing explains how we can help save this iconic songbird

What is a river worth? • A fierce debate is raging over the Tarrant: a cherished Dorset chalkstream that is now drying up annually, devastating fish populations and the local community

Meet the canine conservationists • From finding rare species to identifying environmental pollutants, dogs are an essential tool in the ecologist’s arsenal. But what makes an ideal conservation detection dog?

A hunting life celebrated • The Stowe Beagles gather to remember Frank Houghton Brown, a renowned Master and huntsman whose love of hunting was forged in the school’s kennels

The landscape unbound •...