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Identifying your quarry is only one aspect of good shooting practice. There are many contributory factors, and understanding and applying them in the shooting field is very important, for several reasons.
They will increase your success and enjoyment, keep you a responsible and considerate sportsman or sportswoman, and ensure any losses or wastage of shot birds and animals are kept to a minimum.
On the basis that you have the authority to shoot and are fulfilling all relevant legal requirements, then positively identifying your quarry is the first step. You should then take a shot only if you are sure:
BASC has codes of practice for all types of shooting. You are encouraged to obtain those which relate to your type(s) of shooting and be guided by the information and advice given. Do also encourage your shooting friends and associates to do the same. For the good of the sport, do not tolerate bad practice, either of your own or in others.
BASC Council elections candidates National seat Richard Ward Region: KentProposed by: C YianniSeconded by: R Slee I’m a wildfowler and pigeon shooter from the South East. I grew up beating on a pheasant shoot and using my father’s airgun. I’ve always been passionate about shooting and conservation, and I believe I
Green Shoots in North Wales Welcome to the Green Shoots in North Wales web pages. Here you can find out about the various conservation projects that people who shoot are getting involved with. These projects are carefully selected both to improve people’s enjoyment of shooting and to provide the evidence
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