Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
43 forces, one failing system: The good and the bad of the HMICFRS report
Bill Harriman discusses the HMICFRS’ call for a single firearms licensing authority and why other recommendations in its report are being firmly rejected.
Two months to fight for the future of shooting
A call for evidence on every aspect of game shooting in England has launched and your input is crucial, urges BASC’s Conor O’Gorman.
Ponsonby Farms: a grey partridge recovery story
A farm has seen spring pair counts rise from 17 to 159 in under a decade, through habitat creation, insect-friendly farming and targeted predator control.
Presenting partridge
Partridge shooting is arguably one of the most varied and rewarding fieldsports in the UK, says BASC’s Ged Hudson.
Counting wild grey partridges
Glynn Evans, BASC’s head of game and wildlife management, explains how counting wild grey partridges helps assess breeding success and determine whether there is a shootable surplus.
Two partridges, one countryside
Britain’s grey and red-legged partridges offer different sporting experiences. Conor O’Gorman explains how their differences shape their management and future.
Wildfowlers, let’s talk food…
Wildfowl can produce truly delicious dishes, but, as Chris Wright knows all too well, it often comes down to how you cook it.
From field to wild feast
Game can be the ultimate low-mileage food and one very special event in Wiltshire showcased just how versatile and delicious it can be.
Hunting rabbits on a summer’s evening
Mat Manning explains how a mobile approach can help airgun shooters bag more rabbits on warm evenings.