Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
Hollywood on the Ribble
Having cut their teeth in pristine wildernesses and sun-drenched savannahs, we felt it was time The Origins Foundation took on a real challenge. The British wildfowler.
BASC Fighting Fund drives High Court battle on gamebird releasing
BASC’s legal challenge against Natural England has cleared a major hurdle, with the High Court granting permission for our claim to proceed – and rejecting Wild Justice’s attempt to intervene.
BASC at The Stalking Show: deer management in the spotlight
With BASC experts on hand throughout The Stalking Show, visitors can get specialist advice on questions and issues around deer management.
The Game Fair – countryside retail therapy
We take look at the opportunities for a spot of shopping at The Game Fair, whether you’re after new shooting kit, technical clothing or just something that catches your eye.
BASC’s initiative on cultural recognition gains wider backing
As more organisations engage with the UK’s Living Heritage inventories, the groundwork that secured shooting’s admissibility is bearing fruit.
Long service, lasting impact
With nominations open for the 2026 BASC honours and awards, we catch up with previous recipient of the Payne-Gallwey Long Service Award, Susan Maidment.
Sustainable wildfowling gets a boost from Countryside Stewardship Scheme
The Countryside Stewardship Scheme option for wet grassland is now explicitly supportive of sustainable wildfowling, says Ian Danby.
Joining a wildfowling club – get ahead for next season
Thinking of joining a wildfowling club? We explain why contacting clubs early can help you prepare properly for the coming season.
Inspiring the next generation of country sports enthusiasts
With the game shooting season now at an end, we look back at some of BASC’s highlights from across the winter, starting in Scotland with two Young Shots days.