Shooting sports is good for mental health
8th October 2019
Are we sometimes guilty of overlooking quite how important the role shooting sports play in our personal wellbeing? Professor Ann Mortimer outlines the benefits.
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BASC secures the future of shooting over 32,000 acres of English coastline
8th October 2019
“A pleasure” to assist so many forward-thinking clubs.
BASC provide ‘robust and far-reaching’ response to Scottish general licences consultation
8th October 2019
BASC has called on Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to produce a fit for purpose general licence that seeks to “protect livelihoods, rural economies and the environment”.
A shooter’s view of the State of Nature report
8th October 2019
The idea there is a wildlife apocalypse is hard for me to believe. One evening recently I was in the car with my two daughters driving back down the stretch of river I look after.
What to wear when deer stalking
8th October 2019
When it comes to picking what clothes to wear when stalking deer, there can be quite a bit to think about! Obviously much of it comes down to personal preference, but here are a few key points to help you decide.
The importance of rifle fit
7th October 2019
As we all know, getting a gun that fits properly will help your shooting in leaps and bounds. However, when it comes to rifles, we often neglect this important aspect which can lead to some bad habits creeping in that will affect your accurate shooting.
Final Langholm report highlights benefits of grouse moor management
7th October 2019
Report refers to some of the “outstanding benefits” associated with grouse management for raptors and upland waders.
The Good Gundog Feeding Guide – Part 2
7th October 2019
Whether you have been on the moors, picking partridge or are planning the next pheasant recipe, it’s a good time to review how our gundogs are looking and performing.
Shooting buffers biodiversity decline, says BASC
4th October 2019
Shooting “enhances our landscapes, creating habitat corridors and wildlife friendly environments”.
