- Latest news
Micro-regulation of shooting is impeding protected sites, says BASC
BASC has criticised the current legal framework on protected sites that leaves shooting activities disproportionately restricted.
- Features
Gamekeepers can play a key role in peat restoration
We are all in this climate emergency together, and the skills of upland gamekeepers should be held in high regard, says BASC’s Gareth Dockerty.
- Features
Duck nest tubes are a quacking success
Once occupied, installing duck nest tubes can increase mallard hatching rates to more than 90 per cent.
- Features
Doing our bit for woodcock
The passion for woodcock runs deep in the shooting community. So many do so much to support the iconic wader – but what are the key boxes we must tick to give the species a helping hand? Kiri Thompson takes a closer look.
- Latest news
MPs refute woodcock petition claims in parliamentary debate
A debate held in Parliament yesterday on the shooting season for woodcock saw MPs push back on claims made under a petition instigated by Wild Justice.
- Features
BASC duck nest tube project heads to Reaseheath College
BASC visited Reaseheath College to teach students about installing duck nest tubes, which can increase mallard breeding success rates to 97 per cent.
- Latest news
BASC response to sentencing of Dorset gamekeeper
Read our statement on the sentencing of Paul Allen following his conviction for multiple offences, including the possession of dead buzzards.
- Offbeat
The Environmental Improvement Plan needs shooting
Ian Danby discusses the government’s new Environmental Improvement Plan and how the importance of sustainable shooting to its delivery features throughout.
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The GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count gets underway
The GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count allows shoots to measure the positive impact of their conservation work.
