- Offbeat
ELMs and wildlife management
BASC’s Ian Danby discusses how the government’s recent update to ELMs offers further opportunities for shooting to work closely with farmers.
- Offbeat
Nosy parkers?
BASC’s Gareth Dockerty discusses Freedom of Information requests, and why they are becoming increasingly-talked about in shooting circles.
- Latest news
No “one size fits all” approach to upland management, report concludes
Researchers from the University of York published the findings following 10 years studying the impact of land management practices on moorland habitats.
- Latest news
Woodcock conservation – play your part
The woodcock is a magnificent quarry species. By taking part in a GWCT and BTO survey, you can actively contribute to its conservation.
- Latest news
Woodcock season to be discussed in Parliament
The shooting community leads by example on woodcock conservation, undertaking research, habitat creation, predator control and a precautionary voluntary restraint.
- Offbeat
Searching for wet cats on a grouse moor
Gareth Dockerty discusses the intrinsic relationship between the health of a moor above ground and what’s going on below the surface.
- Latest news
BASC Legacy Fund aids Great Bustard conservation work
BASC has donated £15,000 to the Wiltshire-based Great Bustard Group to further their work in re-establishing the species into the wild.
- Offbeat
Woodcock: the snipe of the woods
Woodcock are a popular yet elusive quarry species. Dr Cat McNicol discusses the importance of conserving this iconic woodland bird.
Conservation
What you can do to help the woodcock
Without good woodland, we can’t have woodcock so what can you do to help?
