One club’s decade of dedication to wader conservation
The Lough Erne Wildfowler’s Council (LEWC) celebrated ten years their conservation work by organising a wader conservation conference.
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Encouraging wildfowlers of the future
Ten keen young shooters took part in an introduction to wildfowling day hosted recently by Preston and District Wildfowlers and supported by BASC.
The wildfowler’s dog
Does a perfect wildfowling dog exist? Eric Begbie looks closer at the qualities needed for a dog to be more than just good company.
Gundogs galore
As Crufts approaches, we look back on last year’s gundog day at the biggest dog show in the world and what to expect if you plan on going.
NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals
NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
Game changers
We asked five of the country’s best wild food chefs for their top hacks which will make preparing and cooking game easier and fun.
Fighting your corner on firearms
Gareth Dockerty discusses the legal support available to BASC members to contest firearms cases.
Loading your own
Home loading your own shotgun cartridges is not as difficult as you may think, provided you follow tried and tested procedures.
Always learning
BASC staff provide a collection of handy tips and tricks to make dealing with deer carcasses much more efficient.
Second chance gundogs
Within the thousands of dogs which end up in rescue shelters every year, are many who have the potential to find a new life as a working gundog.
