Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
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Moving forward for the future of shooting
In 2020, a commitment was made by BASC and others to embark on a voluntary transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics. Terry Behan looks at the progress so far.
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West Country wildfowlers help boost mallard numbers
In a joint effort to combat the declining mallard population, the BBWA and the WWT came together to install duck nest tubes on a local marsh.
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Field to fork insurance for recreational hunter gatherers
BASC’s South East regional director, Michelle Nudds, looks at what BASC’s insurance means for modern hunter gatherers.
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A modern gamekeepers’ event with a familiar objective
With the dust settled on BASC’s Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference, Gareth Dockerty reflects on an eventful and accomplished day in North Yorkshire…
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Going undercover
It’s time to make decisions about your cover crops for next season and Julia Newman has some sound advice.
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Channel 4’s Radzi full of praise for BASC rings at Crufts
The BASC gamekeeper rings at Crufts were singled out for praise by TV presenter Radzi Chinyanganya in a backstage interview with our media team.
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BASC at Crufts 2024 in pictures
Relive all the action from BASC’s working gundog classes at Crufts 2024 with our gallery from this year’s show.
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How to stay right on target
Mat Manning shares some simple tips to help you improve your air rifle accuracy.
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“If you are surrounded by nature you are more likely to strive to protect it”
In part one of our new Science Matters series, Heather Warrender provides an insight into 2024’s first crop of published research relevant to shooting and conservation.