BASC

In this episode, we dive into the incredible work of the BASC Wildlife Fund, exploring how it supports and safeguards the UK’s wildlife and natural habitats. Join us as we discuss the fund's mission, notable conservation projects, and the innovative ways it helps to protect endangered species, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable land management.

Tom visits the Norfolk Estate in West Sussex to spend time with head gamekeeper Charlie Mellor. Charlie offers a rare glimpse into the world of wildlife management and conservation. From sunrise to sunset, we explore the responsibilities, challenges and rewards that come with protecting both game and the environment.

As the 2024 wildfowling season gets underway, we bring you an in-depth discussion packed with expert insights to help you prepare. 

Guests include seasoned wildfowling experts, conservationists and scientists, all leaders in their field, with the conversation ranging from the perfect wildfowling day out, to BASC's new Sustainable Shooting Code of Practice for Wildfowl Quarry Species.

See the code here:
https://basc.org.uk/wildfowling/advice/sustainable-shooting-code-of-practice/

In this episode Tom travels to the Game Fair to celebrate our hardworking gundogs.
Amongst the skilful displays of obedience and agility, we hear from handlers and trainers, as well as the less experienced participants of the legendary BASC gundog scurries.

In this special podcast focused on the general election, Tom speaks to BASC’s political teams from England, Scotland and Wales. BASC’s executive director of communications and political affairs Christopher Graffius explains how you can help safeguard the future of shooting and conservation by contacting your parliamentary candidates.

In this episode we dive into the world of pigeon shooting.
We have a great selection of guests to help guide you through the ins and outs of pigeon shooting as a discipline, whilst also discussing gear recommendations, and stories from the field.
Whether you're a seasoned shooter aiming to perfect your technique or a newcomer eager to learn the ropes, this podcast is your source of expert advice, practical tips, and the latest strategies to elevate your pigeon shooting game.

In this episode we find ourselves at the Staffordshire County Showground for The Stalking Show 2024.
A weekend dedicated to those who hunt, stalk and have a passion for the great outdoors.
It is one of the most focused show events in the UK, purely for deer stalkers and hunters, so no better place for Tom to discuss deer numbers, management schemes and explore the day to day challenges faced by our deer stalkers.

Tom brings us all the action from day 2 of Crufts 2024 - Gundog day.

BASC has a long history at Crufts and runs the renowned Gamekeepers’ Ring at the show, celebrating the best working gundogs in the country.
As well as breed classes for working dogs and gamekeepers’ dogs, BASC classes include gamekeeper teams and working gundog teams, plus the ever-popular young handler classes where youngsters get their chance to show dogs that have worked throughout the season. 

Whether you’re competing or spectating, Crufts is the pinnacle of the dog show world, a fantastic day out and a wonderful opportunity to see our working gundogs in the spotlight.

This month we explore one of the most popular sports in the UK, airgun shooting.

Former shooting champion, BASC’s very own Richard Fussell, talks us through the allure of airgunning and why it proves to be the perfect introduction for young people into the sport. 
We also hear from the team at BSA Guns who lift the curtain on what it takes to design and manufacture their market leading rifles.

Plus, the ‘UK natural capital accounts report’ is out. BASC’s Ian Danby updates us on this crucial data designed to measure the financial and societal value of natural resources to people in the UK.

Tom heads to Kent to explore how thoughtful shoot management plays a big part in creating a healthy woodland. 
With the help of gamekeeper Adam Horn, we learn how sustainable shooting provides huge benefits to the ecosystem as a whole.