Sophie (15) from Grimsby, is pictured out wildfowling with gundog Millie.
Sophie used a 12 bore to bag a male mallard, which was swiftly picked up by Millie.
Sophie says she’ll continue shooting for the rest of her life.
Marta Jacyna is BASC’s communications officer. She is passionate about the countryside and enjoys deer stalking and foraging for food.
Sparsholt’s history stretches back 125 years. Fifty years ago, the college pioneered the country’s first dedicated gamekeeping course.
The wind, rain and mud did nothing to dampen the spirits of a group of youngsters who attended a BASC Young Shots game day in East Sussex in January.
More than 550 school children attended a three-day educational event at the Ledston Estate last week hosted by Countryside Learning and BASC.
