Features
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Scottish Parliament elections – what do the party manifestos say about shooting?
Dr Conor O’Gorman, BASC’s head of policy and campaigns reviews political party manifestos ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May and urges people to contact their candidates.
Woodpigeon on the quarry list
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains the rationale behind proposals to add woodpigeon to the quarry list while retaining the species on the general licences.
An overseas perspective on quarry species reviews
BASC’s Chris Wright examines quarry species changes in Ireland and Poland and what they mean for the UK, highlighting why it is vital for shooters to respond before the 17 May deadline.
Senedd elections – what do the party manifestos say about shooting?
What do the elections mean for shooting in Wales? Here’s what the manifestos say – and why your voice matters.
Gunmakers’ Row doubles in size for 2026 Game Fair
Gunmakers’ Row at The Game Fair has doubled in size for 2026 with new arrivals such as Viking Arms and William Powell joining an already formidable line-up.
Full circle moment for Megan as she goes from showing to judging at Crufts
After being the overall winner of the BASC Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022, who better to judge the 2026 event than Megan Fox and she shares her experience.
What is BASC’s expertise worth to our members?
Members took advantage of more than £160,800 worth of free shoot advice last year.
Natural England’s last chance to put things right
Natural England must change course, says Dr Conor O’Gorman, starting with decisions that support sustainable shooting.
Another day, another blow to the countryside
James Green delves into the detail of Defra’s quarry species consultation and outlines how BASC works to build and refine an evidence base and what we plan to do next.