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Hen harrier hysterics
BASC upland officer Gareth Dockerty writes about his recent trip with Natural England’s Gavin Craggs to observe hen harriers roosting.
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Trophy hunting: what is a hunting trophy?
In his first blog for BASC, Gethin Jones discusses whether his renown Russian fur hat is a symbol of trophy hunting or something else.
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The Good Gundog Feeding Guide – Part 3
Now it’s time to reflect and think about gundog preparation in the close season. Dr Jacqueline Boyd from Skinner’s Pet Foods explains more.
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Mission permission
Tom Payne shares his advice on how to secure your own – and how to keep hold of it.
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Why engaging with all political parties is our duty, not a choice
In this blog BASC’s Political and Press Officer in Scotland, Ross Ewing, explores the fundamental importance of engaging with politicians from all political parties.
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General licences – The beginning and why we need them
BASC’s head of biodiversity Ian Danby outlines the history of general licences and what BASC is doing to combat current issues.
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Ducks dry up in the wet
BASC wildfowling officer Shane Robinson looks back on the 2019-2020 season.
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Lead Shot: A Historical Reflection
In this blog, BASC Scotland director, Dr Colin Shedden, explores BASC’s long-standing involvement with lead shot and how the policy and science has evolved over the years.
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A soluble solution?
BASC’s head of wildfowling, James Green, tests the performance of the latest ‘eco-wad’ cartridges in the field.
