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

Watching the world burn • Despite committing to prevent wildfires, the Government has banned prescribed burning on more than a million acres of moorland. It is a decision we will live to regret, says Ian Coghill

Police and Crime Commissioner under fire for online posts linking legally held firearms to domestic abuse • To contact the news desk, message us via our social channels or send an email to charlotte.mackaness@futurenet.com

New faces at Defra following major Cabinet reshuffle

One good deed… • Charity shoot steps up for men’s cancer charity

News in brief

November diary

Action to protect wildlife management education

First black grouse chicks on the North York Moors for 200 years

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

Phil Spencer • Lucy Higginson talks to the farmer’s son-turned-property expert and well-loved TV personality about his passion for country pursuits and his perfect sporting ‘Locations’

Top Dog Awards • Cherished dogs and their proud owners gather to celebrate canine excellence.

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 • Bagots Park, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire

Rooted in tradition • Despite the noise around natural capital, country pursuits remain a powerful draw among buyers of rural estates, as Knight Frank’s Will Matthews tells Rupert Bates

Driven to distraction • From the mysterious to the mischievous to the downright naughty, the names of drives add fun and colour to a day’s shooting, say Neil and Serena Cross

A mixed bag • Despite a challenging fishing season, a better year for grouse and strong early enquiries for 2026 offer a glimmer of hope for Scottish sporting estates, says Mungo Ingleby

John Peel • There are few people who don’t ‘ken’ John Peel thanks to the famous 19th-century song that immortalised the stalwart Lakeland huntsman, says Sir Johnny Scott

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Audley End Essex • Guns gather for a memorable day on an estate that is striking a neat balance between centuries of tradition and the demands of the modern world

High birds at Hawnby • Traditional values and testing drives combine at Arden to deliver an unforgettable experience for guns from both sides of the Atlantic

Keeping it in the family • There is nothing more rewarding than sharing the joyful experience of a shoot day with your young offspring… if only you could skip the stress of the chivvying and chiding that it takes to get you there

Shooting for the win: the Field Trial of 1875 • Some 150 years ago, gunmakers from around the country submitted their arms for testing to settle the ongoing debate over the superiority of choke boring

Dogs have their day • From perfect peg dogs and fearless retrievers to family pets and tricksy terriers, canines of all shapes, sizes and skill levels were honoured at The Field’s Top Dog Awards lunch

A thrilling trifecta at the Beaufort • While the fast and furious Wessex Yeomanry Ride is a tough act to follow, a day of terrific trails and a dazzling hunt ball more than meet the...