Loading your own
Home loading your own shotgun cartridges is not as difficult as you may think, provided you follow tried and tested procedures.
Game shooting
Game assurance scheme transfers from BGA to Aim to Sustain
The assurance scheme built by British Game Assurance will be transferred to Aim to Sustain, it was announced today.
New HSE consultation launched on lead ammunition
A HSE consultation on the outdoor use of lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales revises previous proposals, removing restrictions on the use of lead airgun pellets.
Hunting with Dogs Act now law in Scotland
BASC is urging members to familiarise themselves with the new Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 when undertaking fox and rabbit control with dogs.
Snares banned in Wales despite threat to vulnerable species
The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.
The art of picking up
The value of a well-oiled picking-up team can’t really be overstated. After all, accounting for every bird shot should always be the end goal.
Ambassadors for shooting
On the opening day of the pheasant season, BASC is compelling everyone to play their part in protecting the future of shooting.
Looking ahead to the new pheasant season
Glynn Evans looks ahead to the new pheasant season, and what he’s most eagerly anticipating in prospect.
Hard-earned rewards
Rough shooting can mean different things to different people. But what qualities define an exemplary rough shooter?
50 not out
Sparsholt’s history stretches back 125 years. Fifty years ago, the college pioneered the country’s first dedicated gamekeeping course.
