Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
2024: A year in BASC – celebrating wins, wagging tails and landmark achievements
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on a year of standout moments, gritty determination, and a healthy dose of life in the countryside. Here’s a light-hearted look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months.
Boxing Day shoot
A Boxing Day shoot is a chance to enjoy the fresh air, catch up with friends and walk off the previous day’s indulgence.
HSE recommendations on lead restriction proposals explained
Read our explanation of the HSE’s proposals on restrictions for lead ammunition in more detail, plus BASC’s position on each.
Data is knowledge, knowledge is power
Data is vitally important in many aspects of our daily lives, including shooting and country pursuits, says Sophie Stafford.
A Game Christmas
BASC wild food and Eat Game ambassador Rachel Green shares three new Christmas game recipes worthy of any table over the festive period.
A self-regulation success story for the shooting sector
A reversal in the fortunes of the enigmatic woodcock provides evidence that self-regulation in shooting can work, says Dr Cat McNicol.
A day to remember for young shots in Ashbourne
Murray Woodward remarks on a memorable young shots driven day in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
One to watch in December: The Last Keeper
“A haunting echo of the past Highland Clearances”; Mike Montgomery reviews The Last Keeper, the feature-length documentary released earlier this year.
The value of shooting with friends
Following on from the Value of Shooting report earlier this year, John Bates remarks on the value he finds from being part of DIY shoot.
