Shooters pride themselves as being custodians of the environment, and that means a lot more than just shooting the right animals, says Peter Carr Giving some thought to where you take the 4×4 is just one way you can reduce…
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Having a positive environmental impact
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Are deer management targets achievable without thermals?
This article originally appeared on our sister publication, Gun Trade News In his first column for GTN, Dr Al Gabriel, BASC council member, molecular biologist at Newcastle University and keen deer stalker, wonders whether thermals are really a good thing,…
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New research confirms major socio-economic importance of grouse shooting
A groundbreaking new study has highlighted that grouse shooting delivers significant socio-economic benefits, affirming its place as a much-valued upland land use. Commissioned by the Scottish Government, the research shows that grouse shooting sustains many jobs and delivers high levels of…
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Nominate your Ladies’ Star of Shooting 2020
With three categories and some fantastic prizes, nominations to the annual BASC Ladies’ Star of Shooting awards have opened, with three categories celebrating the outstanding contributions towards ladies’ shooting in 2020. As the awards enter their fourth year, and owing…
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SPONSORED: Don’t miss R&B Range Day!
Don’t miss your chance to visit a range open day in Malmsbury, hosted by BASC and R&B Sporting! R&B Sporting (www.rbsporting.co.uk) together with BASC are delighted to be hosting a Range Open Day at the UK’s Premier Deer Stalking and…
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SPONSORED: The Collins Nets Shooting Season Catalogue is out now!
What a year 2020 has been so far, what a relief to reach the Shooting Season. There was certainly a time when we wondered whether any shoots would run this year. The NGO, BGA, BASC and other leading groups have…
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Introducing new stalkers to roebuck
The future of foxing as lockdown is eased
Robert Bucknell returns following a bout of coronavirus – he investigates the future of foxing as lockdown is eased. The Covid-19 lockdown has affected fox control in different ways – it all depends on your situation. If you see fox…
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