Wildfowling Clubs, with the help of BASC, have secured sporting rights, leases and consent for wildfowling on six areas of foreshore
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Key changes at GWCT
The GWCT's Director of policy and public affairs, Dr Stephen Tapper is to retire in December
Is recycled shot up to scratch?
Tim Woodhouse tests the performance of both remelted and cleaned-up lead shot to find out if it is a workable, economic alternative to new pellets
English countryside loses one species every fortnight
New research by Oxford University reveals that our wildlife extinction rate is 10 times more than previously thought
Shoots urged to back farming campaign
By logging their conservation work, shooters can help to prevent a return to compulsary set-aside, says the GWCT
Shooting wins for UK in Commonwealth Games
Strong performances in Delhi from young Home Nations shooters bodes well for the 2012 Olympic Games in London
In defence of falconry
Stewart Robinson, director of Loch Lomand Bird of Prey Centre writes in response to the letter published in the 29th of September issue (Have your say....)
Stolen gun trade treasures
Items connected with renowned Birmingham gunmaker William Ford have been stolen
Judge rules BASC is vital for shooting
BASC appealed against a ruling that imposed VAT on part of its income which had previously been exempt from tax
The Ryder Cup – A shot in one
As the 2010 Ryder Cup approaches, Ian Valentine examines the stunningly engraved 12-bore shotgun created to celebrate the prestigious occasion
Scottish estate owners face charges over raptor poisonings
Scottish environment minister is calling for estate owners to be made liable for raptors found poisoned on their land
SNH appoints new deer advisory panel
Scottish Natural Heritage picks three British Deer Society members for its deer management advisory team
The future of Shooting
David Ilsey BASC's head of marketing and membership says that it is essential to keep an eye on the future of our sport and to fight now for the young…
The axe hangs over DEFRA’s agencies
Leaked plans for a bonfire of the quangos puts the future of Natural England and the Forestry Commission in doubt
Gameshooting bucks recession
Sporting Agencies have reported an increased bookings for the coming season
Police drop airgun film
A video posted on YouTube about airguns has been withdrawn by Cheshire Police
Tobacco and talons
An unwelcome visitor and a resolve to abandon smoking put Laurence Catlow's patience to the test
Environment minister attends snare guide launch
Scottish Environment minister praises the new guide and confirms the Government’s commitment to legal snaring
How to….. Stop Poachers in their tracks
The law is on the gamekeeper's side when it comes to poaching - David Frost investigates the powers you can deploy on your own shoot
Hexamita on the rise for redlegs
An outbreak of disease among partridges in the south of England could lead to a poor performance on shoot days