Context is key
16th January 2020
Through social media the shooting community can inform, educate and enlighten people…
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A rite of passage
16th January 2020
Do you remember your first time out shooting? David Wild describes his first time on a pheasant drive with BASC’s Christopher Graffius.
‘Mixed recommendations’ in new deer report, says BASC
16th January 2020
A ‘hardened’ approach is needed for deer population management in Scotland.
The danger of “celebrity endorsement”
14th January 2020
Should celebrities use their position to promote social media messages? BASC’s Garry Doolan explains the hypocrisy of some recent statements.
BASC silences Love Island petition trolls
14th January 2020
Comments section disabled within an hour of BASC’s complaint.
Trolls take aim at Love Island Ollie
13th January 2020
A fellow shooter, Ollie Williams, is being subjected to the most appalling hate-filled attacks by social media trolls.
Education is key to a stronger future for shooting
9th January 2020
Newton Rigg College is a campus in Penrith, which is part of Askham Bryan College. The game and wildlife department there is currently celebrating its 25th year of operations and I was delighted to be invited to experience first-hand what life is like for the game and wildlife students.
An insight into BASC Council
9th January 2020
Ahead of the BASC council nomination deadline, we spent five minutes with council member Cara Richardson to find out what inspired her to join.
Firearms team enquiries top 10,000 in 2019
8th January 2020
Police forces stepping away from Home Office guidance was biggest problem for members.
