Two months to fight for the future of shooting
A call for evidence on every aspect of game shooting in England has launched and your input is crucial, urges BASC’s Conor O’Gorman.
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– Features
Ponsonby Farms: a grey partridge recovery story
A farm has seen spring pair counts rise from 17 to 159 in under a decade, through habitat creation, insect-friendly farming and targeted predator control.
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Presenting partridge
Partridge shooting is arguably one of the most varied and rewarding fieldsports in the UK, says BASC’s Ged Hudson.
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Counting wild grey partridges
Glynn Evans, BASC’s head of game and wildlife management, explains how counting wild grey partridges helps assess breeding success and determine whether there is a shootable surplus.
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Two partridges, one countryside
Britain’s grey and red-legged partridges offer different sporting experiences. Conor O’Gorman explains how their differences shape their management and future.
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Wildfowlers, let’s talk food…
Wildfowl can produce truly delicious dishes, but, as Chris Wright knows all too well, it often comes down to how you cook it.
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From field to wild feast
Game can be the ultimate low-mileage food and one very special event in Wiltshire showcased just how versatile and delicious it can be.
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Hunting rabbits on a summer’s evening
Mat Manning explains how a mobile approach can help airgun shooters bag more rabbits on warm evenings.
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Getting marsh-ready: your wildfowling season checklist
With the wildfowling season approaching, Chris Wright explains why a little preparation now can save time, stress and money once 1 September arrives.
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Winning wings: Fenland wildfowler scoops a year’s membership
Fenland Wildfowlers Association member Nathan Watson explains what first drew him to wildfowling and why every submitted wing matters.
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