BASC News
Why the countryside can’t operate under Packham’s flag of peace
o Chris Packham wants a truce. He wants to be shooting’s friend and offer us a way to salvation; a way out of the troubles he insists are leading us down the path to our own destruction.
Gamekeeper of the Month – August
Our next Gamekeeper of the Month is head keeper Ian Sleightholm from Bolton Castle estate. Ian talks about the reasons behind his decision to become a keeper, what he loves about his profession the most and why he would encourage the young generation to consider a career in gamekeeping.
Packham call for ‘truce’ is PR spin, says BASC
BBC presenter accused of publicity stunt ahead of ‘Glorious Twelfth’.
Voting shelved on Europe-wide lead shot ban
BASC continues to support a five year transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting following an attempted wider ban on lead shot.
BASC fight misinformed lobby with targeted campaign
The campaign highlights the potential dangers and consequences if burning were to be banned.
Grouse prospects 2020
Following the wettest winter for a long time and the driest spring ever the mighty grouse have commendably managed to not only breed but produce some good broods.
Time to reflect
How sustainable is shooting in the UK? Has the coronavirus pandemic highlighted areas in which changes need to be made? Steve Bloomfield mulls over some questions.
Strong participation in shooting sports highlighted
As of 31 March 2020, there were 586,351 people in possession of a firearm and/or shotgun certificate.
Pine Martens – Back from the brink
Cat McNicol provides an insight into pine martens in the British countryside and explains how, with a few small changes, we can once again live alongside this charismatic native predator.