BASC celebrates a standout Game Fair 2026
BASC has wrapped up a packed three days at the 68th Game Fair, welcoming members to its main stand and activity areas across Ragley Hall.
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Wildfires remind us why active upland management matters
As wildfires once again rage across the country, BASC head of uplands Alex Farrell outlines why controlled burning is part of the solution.
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Natural England’s future in the political spotlight
A House of Lords debate about Natural England’s approach to gamebird releasing had peers questioning the quango’s remit and purpose, writes Conor O’Gorman.
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Public bodies are not above the law
Why does the judgment handed down by the High Court matter so much to the countryside? BASC’s chief executive Ian Bell explains.
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Managing parakeets before the problem grows
Parakeets are increasing in urban areas and spreading into the countryside. Changes in law are needed to nip problems in the bud, explains Conor O’Gorman.
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Why land used for shooting is key to Defra’s 30by30 environmental target
Defra’s new 30by30 delivery plan needs private land to succeed. BASC’s Ian Danby explains how sustainable shoots can qualify.
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Science matters: From grouse moors to Farm Clusters
Conservation delivers best when management is applied at scale, sustained over time and its results are measured, writes Sophie Stafford.
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A warm welcome from Women in Shooting at Scone
Felicity Tickridge-Marshall recounts a special atmosphere at BASC’s Women in Shooting event held over the weekend at the Scottish Game Fair.
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Sound moderators: what you need to know
We answer some of your questions on the changes to the law around sound moderators.
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Britain’s accidental wildlife
From terrapins to tanuki, discover how invasive non-native animals became established in Britain and why responsible ownership matters.
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