Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
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What’s in your kennel?
BASC staff members own – or have owned – a variety of gundog breeds. We asked a handful of them about their dogs’ quirks and characters…
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A dark art
The fox is one of the most successful and fascinating UK mammals. We look at the kit, skills and techniques used in fox control at night.
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The wildfowling wonders of Lindisfarne
Perched high on the east coast shoulder of Northumberland lies the wild and remote Lindisfarne, an ancient land steeped in history and tradition.
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Win the gun of your dreams
We are pleased to offer our members the chance to win a superb quality shotgun in our annual autumn gun draw.
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The striped menace
The invasive Asian hornet is a serious threat to the UK’s wildlife, especially our native honeybees and other insects.
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Beretta pheasant recipe
This Italian twist on a classic roast pheasant recipe, with ricotta and Parma ham will have your taste buds dancing!
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5 minutes with BASC’s director of Scotland Peter Clark
BASC’s newly appointed director of Scotland Peter Clark talks about his plans and the challenges facing shooting in Scotland and the UK.
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Getting their ducks in a row
As wildfowling comes under increasing pressure from changes in lifestyle and consenting arrangements, the Leicestershire Wildfowlers Association is one of several forward-looking clubs pushing the boundaries.
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5 minutes with…Tom Evans
The award-winning radio presenter, and voice of the BASC podcast, Tom Evans sheds a little light on his life, passions and career.