Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
Predator control and nature recovery: what the evidence tells us
As the UK faces a biodiversity crisis, the role of predator control in nature recovery has never been more relevant or widely debated.
Natural Environment Bill must not threaten conservation investment from game shooting
Peter Clark reflects on work carried out behind the scenes by BASC on the Natural Environment Bill and looks ahead to what comes next.
Message to the minister
We share a letter sent by a BASC member to the Policing Minister on plans to consult on moving Section 2 certification (shotguns) to Section 1 (mostly rifles).
Food for thought: An expert’s advice on good game handling
Nick Lister of Ox Close Fine Foods explains to BASC’s Julia Newman how to get game to the table in the best possible condition.
Great British Game Week – supporting local game businesses
Great British Game Week celebrates local game and traditions. It’s a perfect time to showcase the businesses championing British game.
Natural Environment Bill must protect Scotland’s collaborative deer management
BASC Scotland’s Peter Clark reflects on the Stage 1 debate of the Natural Environment Bill, warning that reforms could undermine Scotland’s collaborative deer management.
Science matters: How mentors can shape the shooting community
Mentors have a vital role to play in ensuring that the shooting sector continues to grow and flourish, says BASC’s Heather Warrender.
The joys and challenges of autumn and winter stalking
As the female deer season gets underway, Martin Edwards looks forward to this critical time of year for deer management.
Spotting sarcocystosis in wild ducks
Find out how to spot the signs of rice breast disease in ducks, and read our advice on what to do next and how to report it.