Features
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Squirrel wars
Gavin Howe explains how you can help native red squirrels by volunteering to control the destructive grey invaders.

You hear them before you see them
The BASC Wildlife Fund is supporting ground-breaking work to conserve black grouse. Fund trustee John Furbisher went to check on progress.

Help tackle the invasive Asian hornet before our bees are lost
Shooters, who often spend time in remote areas, are ideally placed to keep watch and report any sightings of invasive Asian hornets.

Something for everyone at National Shooting Show
Clear blue skies and warm spring sunshine welcomed visitors to the National Shooting Show on 10–11 May.

Mandatory training will shut out stalkers when Scotland needs them most
BASC Scotland director Peter Clark warns that proposals in the Natural Environment Bill risk undermining deer management in Scotland.

Fighting for the future
What is BASC doing about gamebird release restrictions, introduced due to avian influenza concerns? Gareth Dockerty explains….

A bright future for game
Find out more about two of this year’s Eat Game Award winners and their roles in promoting wild British game.

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.

The benefits of controlled heather burning
There are several clear winners as a result of controlled heather burning, a traditional land management practice used on moorland and upland areas, Alex Farrell explains.