Features
Looking for something to read? You’ll find a host of insightful and entertaining articles on all things shooting right here.
5 minutes with Alex Farrell
As we near the Glorious Twelfth and the start of the shooting season, we ask BASC’s head of uplands a few questions about his role and the importance of uplands.
The Etoile walking stick gun
Walking stick guns have been around since the 1580s but they really blossomed in the 19th Century with the invention of the percussion cap.
Breed spotlight: Slovakian rough-haired pointer
The Slovakian rough-haired pointer originated from Slovakia after the laws around hunting and farming were changed post-World War II.
Paris Olympics 2024: gunning for gold
Meet the six members of Team GB who will be aiming to bring home a medal in the shooting disciplines at the Paris Olympics.
The general licences explained
BASC’s Glynn Evans discusses the subject of general licences, answering common questions around their use.
Welcome back to Blenheim
In just over a week, The Game Fair returns to Blenheim Palace for the first time in ten years. Claim your complimentary BASC member entry.
Tea on a Tuesday night?
Processing venison at home is not as daunting as it sounds and James Sutcliffe explains how, with a little bit of effort, you can help join up the dots between wild deer and healthy meals for more households in your area.
Science matters: wonderful woodcock
Heather Warrender reviews the latest research on woodcock, looking at the shooting community’s role in reversing the decline in the fortunes of this enigmatic wader.
No such thing as 9 to 5 gamekeepers
BASC provides support across a range of issues for members with a variety of specialist requirements, as Gareth Dockerty explains.