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

Northern Ireland vs Wales: game meat challenge
BASC Northern Ireland director Tommy Mayne updates on a game-based culinary and hospitality challenge spanning the Irish sea.

Natural capital opportunities for shooting
Ian Danby outlines the opportunities – and potential threats – for shooting presented by Natural England’s State of Natural Capital Report.

Becoming a working dog breeder
BASC’s working dog insurance provider, Agria Pet Insurance, share their advice on becoming a reputable and responsible gundog breeder.Â

Have you ever thought of training as a BASC shotgun coach?
Video story: find out what it means to become a BASC-accredited shotgun coach and how you can start your coaching journey.

Don’t miss out on these BASC events
BASC has a range of events and courses coming up over the next few weeks, find out what’s on here.

Top of the class
BASC member Jim Old took the Game Shooter Certificate course – read his account of how he got on over two enjoyable and informative days.

The ultimate shooting weekend
Victoria Chesters-Sutcliffe reflects on a packed fieldsports-focused weekend at the BASC Ultimate Women’s Event.

Gamebird release on protected sites in England: where are we now?
Glynn Evans brings us up to date on the general licences which permit the releasing of gamebirds on European protected sites in England, and discusses what comes next.

Are you pheasant season ready?
As the pheasant season gets underway, Julia Newman shares her top tips to help you prepare for your days in the field.