The thing about dogs
26th August 2022
BASC’s James Sutcliffe reflects on what makes our working dogs so special to us.
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Add your voice to the Value of Shooting
25th August 2022
Take part in the Value of Shooting study to help establish the economic, environmental and social impact of all shooting disciplines in the UK.
Respond to the England Deer Strategy consultation
24th August 2022
Read our insight into key elements of the England Deer Strategy plus guidance on responding to the consultation.
Why I now hate plumbers
24th August 2022
BASC’s head of uplands Gareth Dockerty shares an interesting take on life as a shooter, putting into perspective how the shooting community are regularly treated.
No further regulation of gamebird releasing required in Wales, says BASC
19th August 2022
BASC has submitted an extensive, 80-page response to Natural Resources Wales’ call for evidence on gamebird releasing.
Enjoy wildfowling for as little as £7 a day
18th August 2022
Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced wildfowler the new 2022/23 wildfowling permit scheme has plenty of opportunities for you.
Can my rifle fire non-lead ammunition?
18th August 2022
Deer manager Mark Lacey puts non-lead ammunition to the test with a series of tests and reveals his findings.
Hen harrier chicks take flight
17th August 2022
The pioneering brood management trial set up to help rebuild the population of the endangered hen harrier in England has reared and released 13 chicks this year.
Life as an airgun volunteer
12th August 2022
Gethin Jones was a volunteer at the Royal Welsh Show in July and despite battling record temperatures he can’t wait to do it all again, as he explains.
