Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.

Minkbusters – who ya gonna call?
When a wildlife trust in the south of England needed help with mink control, they knew who to contact…

Cross-party support on show at BASC Women in Shooting event
MPs and peers from across the political spectrum attended the Ladies Cup, hosted by BASC and Wilde & Glorious.

BBQs, birdsong and freezer roulette: Half term ideas for nature-loving families
Swap screen time for green time this half term – with nature apps, countryside cooking, and BASC’s Young Shots events, there’s something for every young explorer.

Squirrel wars
Gavin Howe explains how you can help native red squirrels by volunteering to control the destructive grey invaders.

You hear them before you see them
The BASC Wildlife Fund is supporting ground-breaking work to conserve black grouse. Fund trustee John Furbisher went to check on progress.

Help tackle the invasive Asian hornet before our bees are lost
Shooters, who often spend time in remote areas, are ideally placed to keep watch and report any sightings of invasive Asian hornets.

Something for everyone at National Shooting Show
Clear blue skies and warm spring sunshine welcomed visitors to the National Shooting Show on 10–11 May.

Mandatory training will shut out stalkers when Scotland needs them most
BASC Scotland director Peter Clark warns that proposals in the Natural Environment Bill risk undermining deer management in Scotland.

Fighting for the future
What is BASC doing about gamebird release restrictions, introduced due to avian influenza concerns? Gareth Dockerty explains….