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Mythbusters
As the glorious twelfth fast approaches, we take a look at some of the most prolific moorland myths.
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Gamekeeper of the Month – August
Our next Gamekeeper of the Month is head keeper Ian Sleightholm from Bolton Castle estate. Ian talks about the reasons behind his decision to become a keeper, what he loves about his profession the most and why he would encourage the young generation to consider a career in gamekeeping.
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Voting shelved on Europe-wide lead shot ban
BASC continues to support a five year transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting following an attempted wider ban on lead shot.
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Time to reflect
How sustainable is shooting in the UK? Has the coronavirus pandemic highlighted areas in which changes need to be made? Steve Bloomfield mulls over some questions.
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Pine Martens – Back from the brink
Cat McNicol provides an insight into pine martens in the British countryside and explains how, with a few small changes, we can once again live alongside this charismatic native predator.
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Lord Dear’s address – 2020 BASC AGM
Video and transcript of Lord Dear’s address at the 2020 BASC AGM
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When passions merge
Almost 30 years ago, Rodger McPhail was commissioned to paint the first ever Wildlife Habitat Trust stamp.
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Gamekeeper of the Month – July
Raymond is the first gamekeeper to be employed by The Kennel Club. He is responsible for turning Emblehope and Burngrange Estate into a “training centre of excellence for working dogs”.
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Fallout from the Scottish Parliament
As the fall-out of the Scottish Parliament’s mountain hare decision is analysed today, there will be confusion aplenty.