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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Posted in Conservation, Features
Posted in Conservation, Features
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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Posted in Features
Posted in Features
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…
Tagged with: basc, deer stalking, grouse, grouse moor, jobs, land, local, management, research, rural, scotland, scottish government, shooting, study
Posted in News
Posted in News
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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Posted in News
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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Posted in News
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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Posted in News
Introducing new stalkers to roebuck
With a lightened workload ahead of the red stag season, Chris Dalton is able to enjoy the experience of introducing new stalkers to roebuck. To me, September is a slightly strange month in the stalking calendar. It is a great…
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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Posted in Features, Hunting
Posted in Features, Hunting
BASC deer stalking schemes back open for business
BASC’s deer stalking schemes across England are reopening from next week. The Hockwold scheme in Norfolk and the Raby scheme in County Durham will be the first to reopen on 8 June, with the Hampshire scheme opening next month. The…
Government response backs BASC work on invasive species
The Government’s response to its invasive alien species consultation aligns fully with BASC’s dedicated work to manage species such as the grey squirrel, muntjac and Egyptian goose. The Government’s aims outlined in their response are to control any current wild…
