When eating meat becomes a crime
18th November 2019
Over 40 diners enjoying a sustainably-sourced meal and a handful of saboteurs howling at passers-by, who takes the moral high ground?
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Stand together against the anti-shooting bullies
18th November 2019
BASC’s director England Dan Reynolds writes about the recent anti-shooting extremists and his reaction to University of Reading’s decision to ban shooting on its land. His piece provides some useful tips on how shooters can do their bit to help minimise the impact of extremism.
Extremists will never do the decent thing
15th November 2019
Deputy director of communications and public affairs, Garry Doolan, writes about the kneejerk reaction of extremists following protests to stop a game dinner at Derby Museum.
BASC statement on University of Reading shooting ban
14th November 2019
BASC says university ignored evidence of shooting’s benefits ‘to placate extremists’.
Submit your snaps in BASC photography competition
14th November 2019
Capturing moments ‘really helps to tell the real story behind fieldsports’.
Shooter recognised as woman of the future
13th November 2019
BASC member Georgina Roberts, aged 22 from North Wales, was recently awarded the ‘Women of the Future’ award for her contribution to sports. We managed to grab a quick ten minutes with her to find out what made her a star shot.
What to wear when wildfowling
13th November 2019
Wildfowling officer Shane gives his tips on what to wear when going wildfowling. But, “it all really depends on where you shoot and the type of ground that you will be out on.”
Peak District’s moorland breeding bird survey results
13th November 2019
In a packed hall two weeks ago in Marsden village a group of individuals gathered from all walks of life sharing one common interest – how well our moorland birds are faring on the Peak District moors.
Innovative app will be a ‘vital tool’ for counting mountain hares, says BASC
11th November 2019
New approach to counting means population data can be secured to improve hare management.
