Shooters should know where their gamebirds come from, and at Bettws Hall the technological production process is open to all
Alastair Balmain
Fieldsports united
The fox and the pheasant don’t always mix, but as Alastair Balmain discovers, in Shropshire, one shooting club has created happy harmony
BASC’s Royal Visit
BASC’s new media centre — The Duke of Edinburgh Building — was officially opened earlier this month. Alastair Balmain watched the grand unveiling
Dr Beretta is a Beretta by name and by nature
The oldest gunmaker inthe world, Beretta, is coming up to 500 years of age. Alastair Balmain meets Dr Franco Beretta, its 15th-generation vice-president
Shooting groups angry at RSPB’s latest “Birdcrime” report
RSPB bird charity accuses shooters of conducting "war on raptors" and calls for greater regulation of gameshoots
David Cameron announces Home Office firearms review
The Prime Minister states that the Home Office will look at current gun laws to ensure they meet today’s requirements.
MPs’ support for shooting
Newly elected MPs express their support for shooting through an online campaign
Chief Executive of CA stands down
Simon Hart to stand down as Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance
Sea eagles have “minimal impact on lambs” according to a new study
Scottish environment minister wants to help farmers manage their stock in order to co-exist with these birds
New Government – Rural bodies welcome the “New Politics”
Fieldsports and rural organisations show support for the incoming Conservative/Lib Dem coalition Government
Gamekeepers – who is Britain’s best?
Time is running out to nominate a gamekeeper for the prestigious Shooting Times Gamekeeper of the Year Award
RSPB blames persecution for low kite numbers
A new RSPB study concludes that illegal killing is to blame for the poor performance of red kites on the Black Isle
Fieldsports praised by leading scientists
A new study argues that shooting and hunting have been universally good for both hunted and non-hunted species
SA’s Toufexis wins .44 magnum appeal
The Sportman's Association chairman has won an appeal against the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police
Partridge thief sentenced
A 28-year-old man was sentenced for the theft of 12 rare white redleg partridges
Wildfowling – Land loans to fowlers reach £2million mark
BASC’s Wildlife Habitat Trust funds more than 3,000 acres
General Election – Labour drop manifesto pledge to shooting
As the three main parties publish their manifestos, shooting loses its place with the Labour Party's "future fair for all"
DI publishes new guides
Hard copies of the Best Practice Guides produced by the Deer Iniative Partnership will now be available
Scotland’s new gamebird code
The GFA asks for consistency in any future gamebird code north of the Border
1,000th woodcock ringed
The Woodcock Network’s success makes it well-placed to help with future policies on the shooting of the species