In the face of an election billed as a foregone conclusion, BASC’s Christopher Graffius argues why we all must continue to press for a positive outcome for shooting.
Boredom and apathy have no place in a general election Read more...
There are a few important dates in everyone’s shooting diary: the first shoot of the season; The Boxing Day shoot; and Beaters’ Day!
Are you ready for Beaters’ Day? 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...
Rough shooting can mean different things to different people. But what qualities define an exemplary rough shooter?
Hard-earned rewards Read more...
BASC’s newly appointed director of Scotland Peter Clark talks about his plans and the challenges facing shooting in Scotland and the UK.
5 minutes with BASC’s director of Scotland Peter Clark Read more...
We hear from a BASC member who secured a dream wildfowling trip on Lindisfarne after bidding for the prize in BASC’s annual auction.
Lindisfarne – a wildfowling experience like no other Read more...
A long-time pigeon shooter shares some useful tips and advice to help you improve your success when decoying woodpigeons.
In no particular order… Read more...
BASC chairman Eoghan Cameron highlights the issues facing shooting in his first blog of 2023.
Unshakeable determination Read more...
Gareth Dockerty considers the opportunities presented by attending events where the value of face-to-face interaction is often questioned.
150,000 advocates Read more...
Shooting should be about quality rather than quantity, says Sir Johnny Scott. This article first appeared in the latest issue of Shooting and Conservation.
Rough and rewarding Read more...
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