The unsung victims
Fuelled largely by media bias and a populist agenda, the anti-gamekeeper feeding frenzy of late must cease, says Ian Grindy.
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Young Shot, Thomas Bristow, speaks out over proposed airgun restrictions
Young shot Thomas Bristow raises his significant concern over the government’s proposal to restrict the use of airguns for under-18s.
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EU lead shot ban has implications for UK
Dr O’Gorman discusses the EU’s disproportionate ban on using lead shot over wetlands which could have drastic consequences in the UK.
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Try BASC’s sustainable ammunition days
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.
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Lead Shot: A Historical Reflection
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.
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The view from afar
Our friends from overseas provide an insight into how hunters in their countries have adapted to using non-lead ammunition.
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A soluble solution?
BASC’s head of wildfowling, James Green, tests the performance of the latest ‘eco-wad’ cartridges in the field.
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Where next for general licences in the UK?
Where do you stand within the general licence saga?
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The appeal of steel
Neil Morrison examines the ballistic properties of steel shot and advises how to get the best results when using it to shoot wildfowl.
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