Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
Putting the pond to good use
Releasing mallard in the right location can provide added variety to a driven day. Glynn Evans shares his advice on how to go about it.
BASC out and about
As we embark on a new year, Gareth Dockerty reflects on what your local BASC teams got up to in 2025 and highlights opportunities to look forward to in 2026.
A new kind of keeper: how Southill is restoring nature from within
At Southill Estate in Bedfordshire, head gamekeeper Paul Dunn is showing how practical deer management can restore habitats and support wildlife at scale.
Boxing Day shoot traditions
A Boxing Day shoot is a chance to enjoy the fresh air, catch up with friends and walk off the previous day’s indulgence.
Sign the petition
Conor O’Gorman encourages people to sign a petition against changes to shotgun licensing rules and to keep sending letters to MPs.
A Game Christmas
Try our three fabulous game recipes by Rachel Green this Christmas, perfect for any table over the festive season.
Ensuring cultural recognition for shooting
Patrick O’Reilly discusses the government’s Living Heritage Lists and why we must ensure that shooting is recognised within them.
Firearms consultation: Why contacting your MP matters
BASC is urging more people to write to their MP while we await a consultation on changes to shotgun licensing rules.
Finding my feet on the foreshore
BASC Council member Lydia Castellano reflects on her first wildfowling trip and pays tribute to the people who made it memorable.