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

Evidence, not emotion • Contrary to popular belief that it is driving fragile species to extinction, trophy hunting can actually help alleviate the real threats to these animals’ future, says Dr Dilys Roe

Lack of trust in BBC’s coverage of rural affairs • To contact the news desk, message us via our social channels or send an email to charlotte.mackaness@futurenet.com

Badgers revealed as major predators of red-listed waders

One good deed… • Farmers set up water testing laboratory to protect iconic Hampshire chalkstream

News in brief

February diary

Successful campaign sees fishing return to lido

They are counting on us

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

Lucinda Russell • The trailblazing trainer talks to Lucy Higginson about her triumphs on the turf, building resilience through hunting and why forging a connection with horses is essential

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 • Longparish, Andover, Hampshire

The ‘Hamptons of England’ • Rupert Bates explores why American buyers are flocking to the Cotswolds

Hinds, hunting and hot port • Characterised by short daylight hours and testing weather, February is rarely anyone’s favourite month but it is full of sporting opportunity, as Neil and Serena Cross explain

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Glorying in the here and now • Basing expectations on the ‘good old days’ only serves to detract from the enjoyment of, and gratitude for, the magnificent sport in front of you, believes Mungo Ingleby

Fred Archer • Though his life would end tragically early, 13-time Champion Jockey Fred Archer is remembered as one of the first national sporting celebrities.

Burnham Deepdale Norfolk • Fieldsports and conservation go hand in hand on a shoot where the drives are thrilling and birds memorable but the real spectacle is the habitat itself

Fancy firearms • When high art meets best guns the applied arts find a perfect canvas, blending fine engraving and bespoke ornamentation to dazzling effect

The sporting world is your oyster • Shake off the end-of-season blues with The Field’s carefully curated selection of unusual and exclusive destinations perfect for your next great adventure

SILVER IN THE SEA • Keen to explore opportunities for February sea-trout fishing around Scotland’s wild coastline, Mungo Ingleby heads to South Uist in the Hebrides for a challenging but ultimately rewarding adventure

Kings of the hill • A multitude of Macnab successes made the 100th anniversary year one to remember, with 20 hardy souls completing the ultimate sporting challenge

Snapping up an opportunity • Neither distinctly unseasonal weather nor the prospect of alligators can put a damper on a day crossing country with the Palm Beach Hounds

The United States of sport • For readers unfamiliar with US fieldsports opportunities, Janet Menzies reveals her top sporting states and how they compare with their British counterparts

Solving a pig of a problem • Feral pigs are running wild in Texas, wreaking havoc on...