Features
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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.

Coming together for a cause: the 5 Regions Charity Working Test
The gundog world is uniting for the 5 Regions Charity Working Test, a national event created to raise awareness of mental health challenges in rural communities.

BASC-sponsored shooters shine on the international stage
Two BASC-sponsored target shooting athletes have been selected for the British Shooting World Class Programme.

Join the action with BASC at the National Shooting Show 2025
The National Shooting Show takes place from 10–11 May and BASC has a fantastic line-up of experts, advice and hands-on fun for all ages.