Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
From drones to data: the role of technology in wildlife conservation
Dr Cat McNicol discusses the impact that rapid advances in technology are having on research centred around sustainable shooting and conservation.
Wildfowlers on the frontline of conservation at Lindisfarne
BASC’s wildfowling advisor Chris Wright writes about the importance of protecting remarkable environments like Lindisfarne.
Flying the roost
BASC member Richard Hall shares his journey from clay shooting to the rewarding experience of roost shooting.
Crufts 2025 – the best of dogs and people
Brian Little’s visit to Crufts this year was his first since losing his sight. But with his wife as his guide, he experienced the event in a new and enriching way.
Paradise regained
Following the loss of his sight, Brian Little describes how he regained his love of life through being out in the countryside with his shooting friends.
Politics in the wild: MP visits shooting estate to see conservation up close
BASC regional officer Ryan Darby welcomed James Wild MP to a leading Norfolk estate to showcase the vital role shooting plays in conservation.
Reds, ambers and greens… but there’s more behind the scenes
Dr Cat McNicol challenges perceptions of the Birds of Conservation Concern list and explains why interpreting it in isolation has negative implications for shooting.
Why the Scottish Natural Environment Bill must be fixed
The Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill proposes increased regulatory intervention with little detail on financial incentives for deer managers.
Predator vs predator: what we know about raptor competition
The issue of raptor competition and predation is complex and has the potential to have a significant impact on birds of prey population dynamics.
