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Pheasant shooting

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.

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Looking ahead to the new pheasant season

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Glynn Evans looks ahead to the new pheasant season, and what he’s most eagerly anticipating in prospect.

A season like no other

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As the pheasant season gets underway, BASC’s chairman Eoghan Cameron highlights the positive impact gathering with friends and family on a shoot day has on us all.

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