Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
A rising star
Duncan Thomas, BASC North director, tells us about a young man who has come a long way in the ten years since he joined the BASC Young Shots programme.
The foreshore in winter
During the harshest, coldest, and most desolate days of the winter months, a remarkable symbiosis unfolds on the foreshore.
COP14: shooting across borders
Migratory species, by definition, cross international borders, presenting challenges to policy makers and conservation groups, says BASC’s Dr Alex Murray.
Let there be light
As we head into a new year, it’s a good time to look at the health of your woodland and ways of improving light penetration, writes Ian Danby.
Making a plan
Martin Edwards considers why and how formal deer management plans are essential tools for those tasked with controlling deer populations.
Duck nest tubes – what you need to do and when
Now is the perfect time to think about taking part in BASC’s duck nest tube project to assist mallard and other duck species, says BASC’s Sophie Stafford.
Celebrating the great and the good
Every year, BASC presents a number of prestigious honours and awards, celebrating those who go the extra mile for the benefit of shooting and conservation.
Farming and environmental grants: delivering nature recovery through sustainable shooting
Ian Danby highlights the opportunities for shooting and landowners within 2024 updates to the English farming and environmental support schemes.
Full skein ahead
Collaboration is key when it comes to preserving wildfowling, and Caerlaverock is an example of what can be achieved by working together.
