Author name: Dr Cat McNicol

Scientific advisor working as part of BASC’s evidence and environmental law team. Cat holds a PhD in Wildlife Science and has spent much of her career so far working on grey squirrels and pine martens. Cat’s work at BASC focuses on providing guidance and evidence on the positive impacts that practical conservation work can have for both shooting interests and the environment.

My big Crufts adventure

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BASC’s Dr Cat McNicol shares her story about showcasing working gundogs at the world’s greatest dog show.

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From drones to data: the role of technology in wildlife conservation

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Dr Cat McNicol discusses the impact that rapid advances in technology are having on research centred around sustainable shooting and conservation.

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Reds, ambers and greens… but there’s more behind the scenes

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Dr Cat McNicol challenges perceptions of the Birds of Conservation Concern list and explains why interpreting it in isolation has negative implications for shooting.

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Author name: Dr Cat McNicol

My big Crufts adventure

From drones to data: the role of technology in wildlife conservation

Reds, ambers and greens… but there’s more behind the scenes

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