Sure-footed: When four legs are better than four wheels
14th April 2022
ATV’s may be quicker at getting deer off the hill, but there is still a place for the Highland pony as a key resource for stalkers.
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Splitting hares
14th April 2022
Like buses, we have been waiting years for a formal population estimate of the Peak District mountain hare, and then two show up at once.
Introducing the Scurry League
13th April 2022
Gundog officer Kate Dymock introduces you to the world of gundog scurries and how you can get involved in 2022.
Defra Green Paper offers opportunities for shooting
12th April 2022
As part of the Government’s ambitions to restore nature and halt the biodiversity declines by 2030, Defra are currently consulting on both nature recovery and environmental targets.
Scurry League returns at the Kelmarsh Show
12th April 2022
The BASC Scurry League returns this weekend at the Kelmarsh Show, which takes place on Easter Sunday and Monday.
Meet your new BASC East regional team
11th April 2022
As BASC’s East region grows to take in the counties of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, we give you a run-down of who’s-who in your eastern regional team.
Clarity sought on Welsh Government position on country sports
8th April 2022
BASC has sought clarification of the Welsh Government’s position on country sport through Samuel Kurtz MS.
Northern Ireland shooting organisations aim to improve firearms licensing
8th April 2022
Northern Ireland’s largest shooting and countryside organisations have joined forces to help improve firearms licensing.
The A Team: How to choose the right dog for you
8th April 2022
Anthea Shelley discusses dogs for jobs and how to assemble the perfect dog team for your needs.
