Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
Reds, ambers and greens… but there’s more behind the scenes
Dr Cat McNicol challenges perceptions of the Birds of Conservation Concern list and explains why interpreting it in isolation has negative implications for shooting.
Why the Scottish Natural Environment Bill must be fixed
The Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill proposes increased regulatory intervention with little detail on financial incentives for deer managers.
Predator vs predator: what we know about raptor competition
The issue of raptor competition and predation is complex and has the potential to have a significant impact on birds of prey population dynamics.
Every day is a school day – even for game shooters
BASC’s new online Game Shooter Certificate will help to refine your knowledge, boost confidence and give you the best chance of success in the field.
Hidden hedgerows: the unsung heroes of the countryside
BASC’s Heather Warrender sings the praises of the humble hedgerow, which has more to offer than you might expect.
Roost shooting pigeons – the best type of shooting?
Roost shooting can be an effective way of helping to control woodpigeon numbers, but one that requires fieldcraft and a degreed of patience.
Advocating for the future of shooting
The British Shooting Show provides a platform to discuss pressing issues, showcase innovation, and celebrate the role of shooting in the UK’s rural landscape.
The best of days
At the season draws to it’s close, BASC’s Mal Greenleaf reflects on why the natural world is best seen through the early morning eyes of a wildfowler.
Celebrating wetlands and wildfowl
In honour of World Wetlands Day, we discuss some of the wetlands projects supports by BASC and the BASC Wildlife Fund.
