BASC Species of the Month – February
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman takes a look at his favourite bird species – the enigmatic grey partridge…
BASC Species of the Month – February Read more...
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman takes a look at his favourite bird species – the enigmatic grey partridge…
BASC Species of the Month – February Read more...
Fuelled largely by media bias and a populist agenda, the anti-gamekeeper feeding frenzy of late must cease, says Ian Grindy.
The unsung victims Read more...
Young shot Thomas Bristow raises his significant concern over the government’s proposal to restrict the use of airguns for under-18s.
Young Shot, Thomas Bristow, speaks out over proposed airgun restrictions Read more...
Dr O’Gorman discusses the EU’s disproportionate ban on using lead shot over wetlands which could have drastic consequences in the UK.
EU lead shot ban has implications for UK Read more...
Dr Peter Marshall, BASC’s head of training and education, writes about the new sustainable ammunition days and the recent trial event that took place.
Try BASC’s sustainable ammunition days Read more...
In this blog, BASC Scotland director, Dr Colin Shedden, explores BASC’s long-standing involvement with lead shot and how the policy and science has evolved over the years.
Lead Shot: A Historical Reflection Read more...
Our friends from overseas provide an insight into how hunters in their countries have adapted to using non-lead ammunition.
The view from afar Read more...
BASC’s head of wildfowling, James Green, tests the performance of the latest ‘eco-wad’ cartridges in the field.
A soluble solution? Read more...
Where do you stand within the general licence saga?
Where next for general licences in the UK? Read more...
Neil Morrison examines the ballistic properties of steel shot and advises how to get the best results when using it to shoot wildfowl.
The appeal of steel Read more...