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Point-to-Point meetings February 2012

The point-to-point season is now is full swing so support your local hunt and go racing. Here is your list of where to go in February

Point-to Point Fixtures January 2012

Be in at the start of the 2012 point-to-point season with these January meetings and support your local hunt. Don't forget to pack something warming in the picnic.

Dealing with Top Shots

You can't outshoot The Field's 75 Top Shots, so outwit them. Paul Torday has a bag of tricks for when you're drawn beside a Top Shot

Who are the 75 Top Shots?

The top shots votes are in and counted. Our annual and definitive Top Shots list is in the July issue.

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Are you a good, bad or average shot?

How well do you actually shoot? Will keeping a cartridge-to-kill ratio help you decide how you shoot?

Top partridge shoots

It can cost as much to shoot a poor partridge as a stunner. The Field's top 25 partridge shoots will present birds that are truly sporting

Snuffle for Truffles in Alba

An elusive delicacy with an exquisite flavour; a white truffle is the one thing to go hunting for in Italy this autumn.

Is the National Trust anti-shooting?

The National Trust: The National Trust denies being anti-shooting but can guns trust the biggest private landowner in Britain?

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Join The Field magazine's facebook page and win a year's subscription. When we reach 1000 fans one will be chosen at random to receive a free year's sub - so spread the word and tell your friends about The Field

Hunting Reedbuck in South Africa

There is proper hunting to be had in South Africa. If you enjoy stepping out with rod or rifle Zulu Waters in KwaZulu Natal has everything you need.

Point-to-Point meetings May 2012

Point-topoint racing is happening all over the country, support your local hunt and enjoy great sport at your local meeting

Point-to-Point Meetings April 2012

"Oh! To be in England, no that April's There" Follow Snaffles to your local point-to-point and and support hunting this April. Have a great day at the races.

Point-to-Point Meetings March 2012

There is great racing happening near you at the local point-to-point, support your local hunt and enjoy great sport in March.

Purdey seek stag heads for its Mayfair showroom

The Purdey headquarters is looking for trophies to display

Poppy Appeal Art Exhibition at Shepton Montague

The Montague Inn near Wincanton opens a moving exhibition of art commemorating World War II on Friday 28th October 2011 which will support the Royal British Legion

VIDEO: HOW TO SHOOT DOVES. Dove shooting: Shooting doves in Argentina

Dove shooting in Argentina. The Field's editor Jonathan Young goes dove shooting in Argentina.

Rate my tweed: RATE MY TWEED!

Upload your own photos and pictures of friends on Rate My Tweed and win a prize for the best dressed!

Longthorne Hesketh Over-and-Under

An English over-and-under sidelock with barrels made from a single piece of steel for less than £13,000

Help for Heroes comes from Horses

Help for Horses sees World War I ambulance pulled the length of the country to help injured servicemen

The Field's Dates for the Diary: MAY

Out in the Field: Plan ahead for May with The Field's dates for the diary

Animal Art Fair 5th-8th May 2011

Animal Art Fair returns to Fulham Palace

Four-legged Field magazine fans

Join in with the The Field magazine's April Fool and send us or post on our facebook page pictures of your dog (or other discerning animal) reading their favourite magazine, The Field, of course. The most popular will be sent a pair of shooting socks.

The Great North Ride

The Great North Ride sees a former cavalry officer and a serving major ride from London to Edinburgh in four days, recreating the Great North Ride of Sir Robert Carey in 1603, all in aid of two military charities.

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh take Thomas Pink top trainer and jockey awards 2011

The Cheltenham Festival was a clean sweep for Ireland with the Thomas Pink Challenge top rider and trainer awards both going back with the Irish

Fishing in the Pyrenees

Casting for trout in the Pyrenees is a hidden gem in Europes fishing crown

Fine Duelling Pistols Auctioned on 24 March 2011

Holt's Auctioneers offer a pair of 25-bore flintlock duelling pistols at their London sale of Modern & Antique Guns

Big Game exhibition in Mayfair from 31st March

African art has found a home in the heart of Mayfair at Anderson Wheeler's Shepherd Market shop.

Purdey Game and Conservation Awards 2011: Entries now open

Purdey are inviting entries for their 2011 awards, don't miss your chance

Top Shots 2011

Do you know a crack shot? Nominate them for The Field's Top Shots 2011. Young, old, game or clay, men and women, keepers and kings...we are looking for the most consistent and deadly.

June 2011 Point-to-Point listing

The season is drawing to a close so don't miss you last chance of a point-to-point meeting

May 2011 Point-to-Point Listing

Support your local hunt on a great family day

April 2011 Point-to-Point Listing

Cheer on the best of your local talent and support the hunt at point-to-point meetings this month

Answers to our Christmas Quiz 2010

Here are the answers to our festive countryman's quiz - did you enter to win a Barbour Linhope Endurance 3 in 1 jacket?

March 2011 Point-to-Point Listing

Don't miss your point-to-point races in March, support the local hunt

February 2011 Point-to-Point listing

Full details of your local point-to-point races

January 2011 Point-to-Point Listing

Support your local hunt at point-to-point meetings in January 2011

December Point-to-Point Listing 2010

Point-to-pointing in December - please check for cancellations in bad weather

Cartoon Game Cards from Oliver Preston

Great game cards from The Field's own cartoonist, Oliver Preston

Duke of Norfolk wins Purdey Award for Game and Conservation

West Sussex partridge restoration project claims Purdey Award