As we observe invasive species week, we take a closer look at the parakeet which is so often mistaken for a lost pet, when in fact it is causing havoc for the environment.
Missing pet or invasive species? Read more...
Transport yourself to stunning Calderdale with the Moorland Chorus, capturing the sounds of dawn breaking on grouse moor teeming with life.
The Moorland Chorus Read more...
ATV’s may be quicker at getting deer off the hill, but there is still a place for the Highland pony as a key resource for stalkers.
Sure-footed: When four legs are better than four wheels Read more...
As part of the Government’s ambitions to restore nature and halt the biodiversity declines by 2030, Defra are currently consulting on both nature recovery and environmental targets.
Defra Green Paper offers opportunities for shooting Read more...
Anthea Shelley discusses dogs for jobs and how to assemble the perfect dog team for your needs.
The A Team: How to choose the right dog for you Read more...
BASC’s head of uplands, Gareth Dockerty, pushes the message to leave barbeque at home when visiting the uplands.
Take a picnic, not a barbecue Read more...
BASC’s Dr Colin Shedden reflects on the implications for shooting of the recently published Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill.
Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill Read more...
The Duck Nest Monitoring Project enjoyed a successful year in 2021; find out how you can get involved, including our calendar of what to do and when.
Duck Nest Monitoring Project Read more...
Read our ten golden rules when it comes to freezing game, ensuring you’ll have wild produce to enjoy long after the shooting season ends.
What does the most recent parliamentary stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill mean for sustainable shooting?
Questions of sentience Read more...
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