Highland MSP celebrates young shots’ success at Moy
12th August 2022
The Junior Macnab Challenge, held at the Moy Country Fair, proved more popular than ever.
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The gift of grouse to rural sustainability
11th August 2022
Angus SNP MP Dave Doogan visited an estate within the glens of his constituency ahead of the start of the grouse season.
More than a grouse moor
11th August 2022
We have launched a series of images to highlight the significant wider benefits arising from grouse moor management.
RSPB ignoring the evidence over gamebird release
10th August 2022
Read our response to the RSPB’s unfounded call for a moratorium on gamebird release to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
Grouse: the perfect positive indicator
10th August 2022
With the new season just days away, Gareth Dockerty takes a look at how grouse can be a positive indicator to the health of moorland.
BASC medical panel saves members more than £100k
9th August 2022
More than 2,000 members have bypassed GPs to secure a firearms licence by using our medical panel service.
How to prepare for your first driven day’s shooting
9th August 2022
If you are about to embark on your first driven day, George Padley outlines everything you need to know.
Thousands introduced to clay pigeon shooting
9th August 2022
More than 4,800 10 to 17-year-olds took part in have-a-go sessions at this year’s Poacher Jamboree.
The BASC Sustainable Ammunition Quiz
8th August 2022
For your chance to win a Winchester SX4 Stealth semi-automatic 12g shotgun.
