Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
Full circle moment for Megan as she goes from showing to judging at Crufts
After being the overall winner of the BASC Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022, who better to judge the 2026 event than Megan Fox and she shares her experience.
What is BASC’s expertise worth to our members?
Members took advantage of more than £160,800 worth of free shoot advice last year.
Natural England’s last chance to put things right
Natural England must change course, says Dr Conor O’Gorman, starting with decisions that support sustainable shooting.
Woodpigeon on the quarry list
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains the rationale behind proposals to add woodpigeon to the quarry list while retaining the species on the general licences.
Another day, another blow to the countryside
James Green delves into the detail of Defra’s quarry species consultation and outlines how BASC works to build and refine an evidence base and what we plan to do next.
An untimely call for evidence
With the Senedd elections only weeks away, Welsh Labour has announced a call for evidence on gamebird release. Conor O’Gorman investigates.
A battle on two fronts for game shooting
Government plans have been announced to target game shooting in England and Wales with further unjustified restrictions. We must all fight back.
Will legislative reform improve veterinary services?
BASC’s Felicity Winters reviews a consultation on proposed reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act from a working dog owner’s perspective.
For the love of dogs
Terry Behan reflects on his first visit to Crufts, and the ability of gundogs to bridge the gap between those who shoot and those who don’t.