The challenges ahead
BASC chairman Eoghan Cameron discusses the impending firearms licensing consultation and expresses BASC’s will to continue to tackle the issue head on in 2026.
BASC talks shooting on Farming Today
BASC has kicked off a shooting focused week on Farming Today discussing shooting’s role in the countryside, self-regulation and BASC’s conservation work.
BASC’s director of conservation, Caroline Bedell, spoke of how avian influenza has interrupted this season and the knock on effects, with lower numbers of gamebirds being released.
Caroline was asked about releasing pheasants at this time of record avian influenza, she responded by explaining that as an organisation we are confident that we are not adding to the issue. She also added that game shooting is being responsible, working with Defra and APHA under the guidance and minimising the risk where we can.
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A new kind of keeper: how Southill is restoring nature from within
At Southill Estate in Bedfordshire, head gamekeeper Paul Dunn is showing how practical deer management can restore habitats and support wildlife at scale.
Boxing Day shoot traditions
A Boxing Day shoot is a chance to enjoy the fresh air, catch up with friends and walk off the previous day’s indulgence.