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With mallard numbers in the UK declining and a flyway population showing a similar trend, wildfowlers across the country are using a simple but effective idea to improve the ducks’ breeding success.

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Ian Danby discusses what COP28 has to do with shooting, and why creating good habitat should be at the heart of everything we do.

pair of grey partridges

The new England Species Reintroduction Taskforce is interested in the translocations of species for conservation purposes, says BASC’s Ian Danby.

The Lough Erne Wildfowler’s Council (LEWC) celebrated ten years their conservation work by organising a wader conservation conference.

Young Shots Wildfowling event

Ten keen young shooters took part in an introduction to wildfowling day hosted recently by Preston and District Wildfowlers and supported by BASC.

Does a perfect wildfowling dog exist? Eric Begbie looks closer at the qualities needed for a dog to be more than just good company.

Black Labrador at Crufts

As Crufts approaches, we look back on last year’s gundog day at the biggest dog show in the world and what to expect if you plan on going.

A male pheasant

NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.

Game changer

We asked five of the country’s best wild food chefs for their top hacks which will make preparing and cooking game easier and fun.

Gareth Dockerty discusses the legal support available to BASC members to contest firearms cases.