Grouse Archives | The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

Packham call for ‘truce’ is PR spin, says BASC

Post published:29th July 2020

BBC presenter accused of publicity stunt ahead of ‘Glorious Twelfth’.

BASC fight misinformed lobby with targeted campaign

Post published:28th July 2020

The campaign highlights the potential dangers and consequences if burning were to be banned.

Grouse prospects 2020

Post published:24th July 2020

Following the wettest winter for a long time and the driest spring ever the mighty grouse have commendably managed to not only breed but produce some good broods.

End of season highlights

Post published:31st January 2020

With the pheasant, partridge and wildfowl (above the high water mark) seasons finishing this weekend, BASC’s regional teams provide their highlights.

Taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution

Post published:28th January 2020

BASC’s head of conservation Caroline Bedell discusses why taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution is imperative for the future of shooting.

The “burning” issue

Post published:24th January 2020

Controlled burning can under the right circumstances protect peatland and help achieve our net-zero target.

Grouse moors braced for major changes in wake of Werritty Review

Post published:23rd January 2020

Taken on an individual basis these new regulations represent colossal change for the sector.

Where are we with Werritty? – Scotland’s grouse shooting review

Post published:19th December 2019

BASC Scotland's political and press officer, Ross Ewing, writes about the recent review into driven grouse shooting and the impact it may have on UK shooting.

BASC chairman’s message as grouse shooting season starts

Post published:12th August 2019

"Diligent and dedicated" work of keepers is vital to conservation and the rural economy.