Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
Celebrating 75 years of wildfowling tradition and conservation
From its founding in 1950 to its award-winning conservation work today, Westmorland Wildfowlers Association is celebrating 75 years of wildfowling tradition.
Hen harrier recovery should be celebrated, not denigrated
Natural England’s hen harrier figures for 2025 highlight an uncomfortable truth for shooting’s critics, says BASC’s Alex Farrell.
No time to sit back and relax
As we mark the start of the pheasant season, BASC regional officer Sam Walker talks shoot visits, political engagement and catching up with members in different environments.
Game on! Are you ready for the pheasant season?
The 2025/26 pheasant season is finally here. BASC’s Julia Newman highlights a few things to think about for your first shoot day.
Being an airgun champion broke me – I needed to refocus
Courtney Palmer-Jones, a BASC-sponsored rifle shooter, shares how she stepped back from competition to rebuild herself after a crisis of confidence.
Hearing protection 101
Hearing protection is not a luxury accessory, it is an essential piece of kit for safeguarding your hearing for years to come.
No need to pack like Shackleton
Getting your wildfowling kit right can make the difference between a fruitful visit to the marsh and an uncomfortable expedition, as Chris Wright knows from experience.
Inspiring the next generation: lessons from Europe
BASC’s head of education and outreach Curtis Mossop reflects on an international youth conference in Denmark.
Presenting partridge
Partridge shooting is arguably one of the most varied and rewarding fieldsports in the UK, says BASC’s Ged Hudson.