Explore the importance of gundogs on a shoot day. Discover their roles in driven game shooting and their unique skills.

Redshank numbers continue to rise in the Avon Valley, where conservation projects and farmer collaboration have boosted ...

Ensure safe gundog travel by using appropriate restraints. Learn tips for choosing the right travel safety gear for your dog.

As the 2025-26 pheasant shooting season gets underway, gamekeepers across the UK report an overwhelmingly positive outlook.

Explore the functionality and features of a gunslip. Protect your firearm with the right accessories for secure ...

The Scottish Government has delayed its muirburn licensing scheme until autumn 2026 following record wildfires near ...

Explore the challenges of managing the grey squirrels population in the UK and the promising new vaccine approach.

Read how BASC stepped onto the international stage on 1 October, presenting the UK’s Value of Shooting report directly to ...

Advice on how to get your firearm certificate with information on what police are looking for, what counts as good reason to own a firearm and what variations are Great handling and re-assured ...

Some forces are telling applicants the turnaround time is longer than a year. Martin Parker, head of firearms at BASC says: “By taking the five-year average for shotgun and firearm licence grants ...

The first thing one needs to shoot well (assuming you have a gun that is not totally unsuitable) is a basic understanding of what to do in a physical sense. It does not have to be complicated.

Distances and sizes are often difficult commodities to grasp. Even experienced guns will under- or over-estimate the heights of their quarry. And unless you happen to be a practicing land agent or a ...