Mythbusters
BASC Press Team
10th August 2020
As the glorious twelfth fast approaches, we take a look at some of the most prolific moorland myths.
Features
A comprehensive look at particular topics relating to shooting sports.
Gamekeeper of the Month – August
BASC Press Team
1st August 2020
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.
Voting shelved on Europe-wide lead shot ban
Conor O'Gorman
29th July 2020
BASC continues to support a five year transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting following an attempted wider ban on lead shot.
Time to reflect
Steve Bloomfield
24th July 2020
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.
Pine Martens – Back from the brink
BASC Press Team
23rd July 2020
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.
Lord Dear’s address – 2020 BASC AGM
BASC Press Team
15th July 2020
Video and transcript of Lord Dear’s address at the 2020 BASC AGM
