Mythbusters
As the glorious twelfth fast approaches, we take a look at some of the most prolific moorland myths.
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Mythbusters
Gamekeeper of the Month – August
Our next Gamekeeper of the Month is head keeper Ian Sleightholm from Bolton Castle estate. Ian talks about the reasons behind his decision to become a keeper, what he loves about his profession the most and why he would encourage the young generation to consider a career in gamekeeping.
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Gamekeeper of the Month – August
Voting shelved on Europe-wide lead shot ban
BASC continues to support a five year transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting following an attempted wider ban on lead shot.
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Voting shelved on Europe-wide lead shot ban
Time to reflect
How sustainable is shooting in the UK? Has the coronavirus pandemic highlighted areas in which changes need to be made? Steve Bloomfield mulls over some questions.
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Time to reflect
Pine Martens – Back from the brink
Cat McNicol provides an insight into pine martens in the British countryside and explains how, with a few small changes, we can once again live alongside this charismatic native predator.
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Pine Martens – Back from the brink
Lord Dear’s address – 2020 BASC AGM
Video and transcript of Lord Dear's address at the 2020 BASC AGM
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Lord Dear’s address – 2020 BASC AGM
When passions merge
Almost 30 years ago, Rodger McPhail was commissioned to paint the first ever Wildlife Habitat Trust stamp.
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When passions merge
Gamekeeper of the Month – July
Raymond is the first gamekeeper to be employed by The Kennel Club. He is responsible for turning Emblehope and Burngrange Estate into a “training centre of excellence for working dogs”.
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Gamekeeper of the Month – July
Fallout from the Scottish Parliament
As the fall-out of the Scottish Parliament’s mountain hare decision is analysed today, there will be confusion aplenty.
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Fallout from the Scottish Parliament