Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
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The lure of the roe buck
With daylight hours extending, temperatures warming and the countryside full of life, the roe buck season is a highlight of the year.
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Young Shots activity day hits the marks at Carnview
BASC Northern Ireland team held a Young Shots activity day at Carnview Farms Clay Target Complex.
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Invasive non-native species: what you can do
Ian Danby takes us through what you can do to help in the fight against invasive non-native species in the UK.
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Invasive non-native deer species in the UK
BASC deer advisor James Sutcliffe looks at two of the most destructive invasive non-native deer species which have made our isles their home.
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Quietly does it
BASC member Jim Foxall explains how he and his son have achieved consistent success in controlling grey squirrels using moderated shotguns.
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Gundog breed spotlight – Braque D’auvergne
Read about the Braque D’auvergne in the first in our series on gundog breeds, courtesy of Gundog Journal.
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Quick guide on invasive species
Our guide on invasive species will help you check which are edible, non-edible and poisonous or dangerous. Flip the cards to learn more.
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Invasive species ABC
Invasive non-native species pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the UK and cost the economy billions of pounds every year.
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The year the north’s grandest show went national
Britain’s best loved celebration of shooting may have rebranded to the National Shooting Show, but it’s kept its unique atmosphere, says BASC’s Marta Jacyna.