Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
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.
Why are public consultations important to shooting?
Alex Farrell discusses BASC responses to consultations on national landscape management plans for the North Pennines and the Forest of Bowland.
Wildfowling season roundup: progress, partnerships and what comes next
We look back at the wildfowling season 2025/26; from BASC’s Sustainable Shooting Code of Practice to wildfowlers delivering important conservation work.
Reform UK promises to help shooting in Wales
Political parties are publishing their manifestos ahead of the Senedd elections in May, with Reform UK pledging to support shooting, explains Conor O’Gorman.