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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A quarry like quicksilver
Tackling woodpigeons as they descend on their favoured roosting spots is one of the most exhilarating forms of shooting.
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Time to change your approach, BASC warns RSPB
In an open letter to the RSPB chair, BASC calls out the RSPB’s “increasingly negative” public attitude towards sustainable shooting.
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Reigniting the arms of old
Michael Hunting describes the thrill of using historical arms on the modern range.
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The power of friendship
Two ‘besties’ stole the show at Crufts when they took part in BASC’s Young Handlers classes at the world’s biggest dog show last week.
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The nose has it
It is a pleasure to share the company of a dog when stalking deer, but our four-legged friends are far from nice-to-have accessories, says Rod Greenwood.
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Six unmissable things to see and do at the Northern Shooting Show
BASC members are eligible for complimentary entry to the Northern Shooting Show, which takes place in Harrogate on 6-7 May.
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A sense of belonging
In honour of International Women’s Day, we share Georgina Roberts’ story and vision to help increase female participation in shooting sports.
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The Scott Rea Project
Will Pocklington talks to the man behind the game-packed youtube channel with more than 100 million worldwide views…
BASC duck nest tube project heads to Reaseheath College
BASC visited Reaseheath College to teach students about installing duck nest tubes, which can increase mallard breeding success rates to 97 per cent.