Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.

Balancing motherhood, a career and an outdoor lifestyle
BASC vice chair Claire Sadler looks at what it means to be a mum in fieldsports and how embracing the chaos can be worth the time and energy.

Friendships forged on the field to fork journey
It was a networking trip with a difference for a group of female hunters from across Europe, including stalking, podcasting, eating and dancing…

I should have listened to Peter
Gareth Dockerty reflects on the value having someone to guide you throughout your career, and the lessons learned from his own mentor, the late Peter Knox.

From drones to data: the role of technology in wildlife conservation
Dr Cat McNicol discusses the impact that rapid advances in technology are having on research centred around sustainable shooting and conservation.

Wildfowlers on the frontline of conservation at Lindisfarne
BASC’s wildfowling advisor Chris Wright writes about the importance of protecting remarkable environments like Lindisfarne.

Flying the roost
BASC member Richard Hall shares his journey from clay shooting to the rewarding experience of roost shooting.

Crufts 2025 – the best of dogs and people
Brian Little’s visit to Crufts this year was his first since losing his sight. But with his wife as his guide, he experienced the event in a new and enriching way.

Paradise regained
Following the loss of his sight, Brian Little describes how he regained his love of life through being out in the countryside with his shooting friends.

Politics in the wild: MP visits shooting estate to see conservation up close
BASC regional officer Ryan Darby welcomed James Wild MP to a leading Norfolk estate to showcase the vital role shooting plays in conservation.