The nose has it
It is a pleasure to share the company of a dog when stalking deer, but our four-legged friends are far from nice-to-have accessories, says Rod Greenwood.
Last chance to enter Tower Bird Trophy competition for field trial competitors
Entries for the BASC Tower Bird Trophies, which reward performances in field trial competitions, close on 31 May 2024.
Awarded on a points system, the Tower Bird Trophies are awarded to the most successful retriever, spaniel, HPR breed, and pointer or setter during the previous field trial season. Four trophies are given in total, with the presentation taking place at The Game Fair at Blenheim Palace on 26-28 July.
The trophies themselves are named in memory of the late Noel M (Tim) Sedgewick, the former editor in chief of The Shooting Times and Country Magazine who wrote under the pseudonym “Tower Bird”.
BASC’s gamekeeping and working dog advisor, Ged Hunston, said: “The Tower Bird Trophies are steeped in history and we are proud to present them each year to reward outstanding performance in a field trial setting. With only one week left to go, I’d encourage anyone who has not yet entered to get in touch and send us your results to be in the running.”
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Crufts returns
This week sees the long-awaited return of Crufts, and all eyes will be on the BASC rings on Sunday 13 March for Gundog Day.
Act now against Welsh government gamebird release restrictions, urges BASC
BASC is urging members and the wider rural community to stand up against the Welsh government’s proposals to restrict gamebird releasing.
