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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Redressing the balance
Over the summer BASC Ladies Shooting was rebranded to BASC Women in Shooting to modernise our language and align shooting with other sports.
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Are you ready for Beaters’ Day?
There are a few important dates in everyone’s shooting diary: the first shoot of the season; The Boxing Day shoot; and Beaters’ Day!
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Should you join our savvy BASC syndicate members?
If you affiliate your club or syndicate shoot with BASC, you can pay less per member while getting added benefits.
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A common-sense approach to shooting from United Utilities
Gareth Dockerty outlines his hopes for a common-sense approach from United Utilities to an independent review of the company’s shoot tenants.
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Controlling rats into the future
Rat control on your shoot requires a wide-ranging strategy and a knowledge of the legislation governing the various methods at your disposal.
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Fine food in the field
Looking to elevate your shoot lunches? Italian chef Valentino Gentile brings you some truly inspired game dishes, all cooked in the field.
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The joy of January shooting
Pheasants in the last month of the season can provide the most testing and enjoyable shooting, as Roderick Emery knows only too well.
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Queen’s College changes the game
A top priority at Queen’s College in Taunton is promoting healthy and sustainable food, which also includes introducing game meat to pupils.
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Return of the springer
BSA has recently launched two new spring-powered air rifles, both of which are being manufactured in the UK.