Features
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Abbeystead Estate: the grouse moor that’s also a flood defence
At Abbeystead Estate, grouse moor management is restoring peatland, bringing waders back to the hills and slowing floodwater.
Why grouse moors are a wildlife photographer’s paradise
From golden plover to cuckoos, wildlife photographer Andy Lovel explains why well-managed moorland consistently produces his best work.
When wildlife won’t stand still
Dr Cat McNicol explores how climate change is reshaping bird migration and what it means for wildfowling, conservation and sustainable harvest.
Scotland’s wildfire wake-up call
As another major wildfire burns in the Cairngorms, BASC Scotland director Peter Clark explains that preventing large-scale fires must begin long before the first flame appears.
Swinton puts a Yorkshire twist on the Macnab
Completing a Macnab is the ultimate challenge for many shooters. Swinton Estate offers the chance to take it on with a Yorkshire twist.
Ducking the guesswork
What can you learn from people already managing habitat for wildfowl? We’ve gathered experiences from people across the UK to share with you.
BASC celebrates a standout Game Fair 2026
BASC has wrapped up a packed three days at the 68th Game Fair, welcoming members to its main stand and activity areas across Ragley Hall.
Wildfires remind us why active upland management matters
As wildfires once again rage across the country, BASC head of uplands Alex Farrell outlines why controlled burning is part of the solution.
Natural England’s future in the political spotlight
A House of Lords debate about Natural England’s approach to gamebird releasing had peers questioning the quango’s remit and purpose, writes Conor O’Gorman.