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Help For Heroes in The Field | Gundog Class - Canine Heroes

From North Africa and Hong Kong to Helmand province, dogs have proved themselves to be strong allies of our troops. We look at some remarkable canine heroes and those who have been awarded the Dickin Medal

Top 10 trout rivers

Charles Rangeley-Wilson picks his top 10 fly-fishing spots accessible to all. It's open to debate, preferably after a day on a chalkstream.

Short and to the point

In the contest for the best 21st-century gundog the hunt, point, retrieve breeds are separated only by a hairs breadth  or length.

Help For Heroes in The Field | Interview with Bryn Parry

Bryn Parry, the former Green Jackets captain is leading a small group of people committed to relieving <br /> the suffering of those returning from war, says Rory Knight Bruce. He talks to the founder of Help For Heroes.

Grayling, the Gallic grail

Charles Rangeley-Wilson's passion for poisson is tested by the "impossible" grayling, the only fish in abundance in French rivers  with good reason.

Joining the flat pack

If you want a gundog with a good nose, an independent and intelligent mind and Kate Moss looks, the sharp, sophisticated flatcoat is for you.

Help For Heroes in The Field | How the country helps our heroes

The success of Help For Heroes is testament to the bravery of our armed forces. Help For Heroes also benefits immensely from the generosity of the general public.

From lough to loch and father to offspring

When Charles Rangeley-Wilson was a boy, he spent his summers fishing the far-flung loughs of <br /> Co Kerry for trout. Sneakily, via their stomachs, hes passed his love of lake-angling to his children. Now they join him on Loch Affric to catch and cook lunch.

Help For Heroes in The Field | The Field comment

Supporting our troops with Help for Heroes. With the war in Afghanistan ever present in our thoughts we must acknowledge the heroic works that charities, including Help For Heroes, are doing to look after our servicemen and women.

Danger signals

Deadly, alien crayfish are killing our endangered native species. We must act now to nip the problem in the bud, says Mike Daunt.

The Cresta Run | Riding the cresta run

The Cresta Run: Johnny Scott, who first rode the Run in 1973, salutes a sport with a thrill like no other

Tramping for flounders

Flounder-tramping  fishing with the feet  is a rare skill. Although it's easiest learnt in childhood, Johnny Scott puts his best foot forward.

Rhubarb | The rhubarb triangle | British food

It is rarely far from the limelight, so what is it that gives rhubarb the power to purge, pucker lips and excite celebrity chefs, asks Jeremy Hobson

Bonefish on a shoe-string

You don't need gazillions of dollars to hit the glorious Bahamian flats and drown those winter blues in clear blue water.

Cod fishing in Norway | Sea fishing for Norwegian cod

Cod fishing in Norway. If you want to catch whopping cod that hit hard and fight mean, head for Norway, says Henry Gilbey. Fishing for cod is exhilarating.

Save the River Wandle

Embarrass Brown to save the Wandle. Only political will can ensure that the capital's most iconic trout river holds more fish than sewage after a summer downpour.

Hunting chamois

Hunting chamois: After a female chamois in the Tyrol, Mike Yardley finds himself sliding down the mountain on his rear end. Will he meet the same fate as Hans Andersens hunter?

Fishing a trouty trove

The rivers around Lake Rotoroa in New Zealand possess monster brown that provide some of the best fishing in the world.

Shooting a macnab | Benloyal macnab

Will Johnny Scott succeed in shooting a Ben Loyal Macnab  a goose, a stag and a brownie  and be back at the lodge for dinner? The elements are not onside.

Salmon fishing on the Kola Peninsula

There's only one Kola Peninsula - and you can't beat it for salmon rivers teeming with whoppers. Even a novice can catch a 38-pounder!

Game shooting | Shooting manners and shooting etiquette

Shooting manners and shooting etiquette: tipping the gamekeeper when game shooting

Antarctic exploration: Will Gow's completes journey to south pole

Will Gow talks of the family ties that motivated his amazing Antarctic adventure and his exploration of the south pole

How to Home Smoked Salmon: An insightful look into "Grimsby style" salmon smoking

How to home-smoke salmon in one of Grimsby's surviving smokehouses.

Raptors are not in decline. The astonishing rise of Raptors in the UK

Raptors including Buzzards, Peregrines and Red Kites are thriving in 21st-century Britain, despite popular belief of their decline.

Duck shooting and goose shooting | Wildfowling on Lindisfarne

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is the perfect place for duck shooting and goose shooting. Johnny Scott goes wildfowling

Fly fishing | Tying you own flies

Fly fishing flies. Tying you own flies for fly fishing is entertaining and very effective. Jonathan Young ties the Barely Legal fly

Fountain pens | Luxury pens

Fountain pens are a gift for life. Montblanc, Graf von Faber-Castell, Parker, Waterman and Cross...the best fountain pens, using a fountain pen and choosing a fountain pen for life

Carving knives: How to carve | Carving and carving-knives

Carving knives: Knowing how to carve is an essential skill. The art of carving and making carving-knives is explained by Johnny Scott

Shotgun choke | how to use choke

How to make the most of shotgun choke...a how-to guide from The Field

Fishing for grayling

Grayling fascinate and enthrall generations of anglers

Pheasant shooting | History of the pheasant

Pheasants may be the commonest gamebird, but their history is distinctly uncommon

What to wear The Field's guide to country clothing

Country wear, shooting kit, shoes, boots and ladies sporting kit ... all with The Field's seal of approval

Pheasant shooting under £400 | Shooting days on a budget

Pheasant, partridge grouse and more...all for under £400 NOW. Alexandra Henton investigates

100 Best Shots

A fascinating compilation of one hundred outstanding shots, stretching from pre-Victorian grouse-baggers to the 2009 World Sporting Champion

Shotguns and rifles | Shooting and hunting history

Shotguns, rifles and more...shotguns with provenance will thrill the sporting, shooting and hunting enthusiast

Pheasant shooting | Celebrity interview Sir David Tang, KBE

Pheasant shooting is a passion for Sir David Tang, KBE. He talks to The Field about shooting, pheasant shooting and being more British than the Brits

George Digweed: Shooting legend

Sportsman, conservationist, clay pigeon shot, game shot and charity fund-raiser who has 15 world titles to his name. Clay shooting champion George Digweed is interviewed by The Field

Huevos rancheros | Egg recipe

How to cook huevos rancheros...eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce

Chile con carne | meat recipes

Chile con carne is a great winter recipe

Pheasant fajitas | Game recipes

Pheasant fajitas are a fun take on game recipes and a new way to cook pheasant