Gareth Dockerty outlines his hopes for a common-sense approach from United Utilities to an independent review of the company’s shoot tenants.
A common-sense approach to shooting from United Utilities Read more...
Looking to elevate your shoot lunches? Italian chef Valentino Gentile brings you some truly inspired game dishes, all cooked in the field.
Fine food in the field Read more...
Pheasants in the last month of the season can provide the most testing and enjoyable shooting, as Roderick Emery knows only too well.
The joy of January shooting Read more...
Home loading your own shotgun cartridges is not as difficult as you may think, provided you follow tried and tested procedures.
The assurance scheme built by British Game Assurance will be transferred to Aim to Sustain, it was announced today.
Game assurance scheme transfers from BGA to Aim to Sustain Read more...
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.
New HSE consultation launched on lead ammunition Read more...
BASC is urging members to familiarise themselves with the new Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 when undertaking fox and rabbit control with dogs.
Hunting with Dogs Act now law in Scotland Read more...
The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.
Snares banned in Wales despite threat to vulnerable species Read more...
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.
The art of picking up Read more...
On the opening day of the pheasant season, BASC is compelling everyone to play their part in protecting the future of shooting.
Ambassadors for shooting Read more...
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