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Welcome to the BASC podcast (The British Association for Shooting and Conservation). Each episode will include the latest news, views and content relating to the shooting world. With expert analysis of shooting-related affairs to first-class interviews, the BASC podcast will be a one-shop stop for information and advice.

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United Kingdom

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Welcome to the BASC podcast (The British Association for Shooting and Conservation). Each episode will include the latest news, views and content relating to the shooting world. With expert analysis of shooting-related affairs to first-class interviews, the BASC podcast will be a one-shop stop for information and advice.

Language:

English

Contact:

07879448568

Episodes

EP 41: Challenging trivia, festive game meals and the Boxing Day shoot.

11/30/2023
Our December podcast includes The Big Christmas Countryside Quiz, how to improve your festive menu, traditions of the Boxing Day shoot and a thank you to our amazing BASC volunteers.

Duration:00:40:51

Ep 40: Wildfowling on the Upper Severn Estuary

10/31/2023
Tom visits The Gloucestershire Wildfowling and Conservation Association and tries his luck on an evening flight. Plus a brief round-up of all the most important stories from BASC.

Duration:00:32:56

EP 39: Chef Rachel Green, clay shooting and the very latest news from BASC HQ.

9/29/2023
All the latest news from BASC, including NRW's decision to halt plans to license the release of gamebirds in Wales. BASC food ambassador Rachel Green with some creative options for your shoot lunch, and Tom visits the clay shooting line at the game fair.

Duration:00:36:35

EP 38: An introduction to grouse beating in the Peak District.

8/31/2023
Join Tom in the Peak District as he discovers how a grouse moor day is put together. Also updates on United Utilities, as well as the Hen Harriers brood management project.

Duration:00:33:04

EP 37: Live from the Game Fair and a firearms licensing consultation update.

7/31/2023
Tom catches up with some colleagues at the Game Fair and discusses the ongoing Home Office firearms licensing consultation.

Duration:00:36:04

EP 36: Catch up with the latest news on GL43 and Scotland grouse shooting bill

7/1/2023
The latest episode of BASC’s official podcast includes the latest news regarding Defra’s eleventh hour changes to the licensing system for releasing gamebirds on certain protected sites, and covers the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in detail, hearing from those who are at the centre of BASC’s work.

Duration:00:38:29

EP 35: Regional roadshow – Tom hears from an array of BASC staff working across the regions.

5/31/2023
The latest BASC podcast episode has Tom speaking to various BASC staff from around the UK on their work, events and membership benefits on the ground. From planning shows, training and educational events, to firearms and membership enquiries, this episode showcases the breadth of BASC’s work and reach.

Duration:00:57:41

EP 34: Act Now Pt II – Hear from those that will be impacted by game shooting restrictions.

4/30/2023
Tom speaks to businesses and individuals that will be impacted by the NRW proposals and Conor reminds listeners on how to respond to the consultation.

Duration:00:38:29

EP 33: Act now. The campaign against game shooting restrictions in Wales.

3/31/2023
BASC’s Steve Griffiths and Conor O’Gorman discuss the Welsh government’s proposal to licence all gamebird releasing and the BASC Act Now campaign which is opposing the plans.

Duration:00:22:57

EP 32: Lyme disease special

2/28/2023
With the warmer months fast approching, Tom talks to Julia Knight, Lyme disease campaigner, about tick bite prevention and the lack of knowledge amongst the general public and medical profession. Also BASC's deer advisor, James Sutcliffe, on dealing with ticks in the field.

Duration:00:32:31

Ep 31: BASC’s James Green discusses all things wildfowling

2/1/2023
BASC’s head of wildfowling James Green looks back on an eventful season, talks about wildfowling’s conservation objectives and how to get involved.

Duration:00:42:11

EP 30: The highlights reel – listen back to the best of 2022.

12/31/2022
Listen back to the best of 2022. Highlights include Countryfile's Adam Henson, a trip to the National Shooting Centre at Bisley and Bill Harriman on theThe Antiques Roadshow.

Duration:00:49:47

EP 29: An insight into firearms licensing with firearms licensing manager Chris Downs and BASC’s Martin Parker

11/30/2022
Tom discusses firearms licensing with the MET's firearms licensing manager Inspector Chris Downs, as well as BASC’s Martin Parker.

Duration:00:55:50

EP 28: Woodcock watch – Why their season doesn’t need to be shortened.

10/31/2022
Tom talks to Dr Marnie Lovejoy about BASC policy on woodcock shooting, Defra’s upcoming review of quarry species and why conservation listings don’t always work.

Duration:00:36:39

EP 27: Tales from the Antiques Roadshow: Bill Harriman talks 30 years of appearances

9/29/2022
BASC’s Bill Harriman talks to Tom about his love of antique firearms and his best anecdotes from 30 years’ worth of appearances on Antiques Roadshow.

Duration:00:34:27

EP 26: Season openers – Tom discusses the start of the game seasons.

8/31/2022
Tom discusses the start of the game seasons and attends a BASC shoot visit to understand more about the work underway across the regions.

Duration:00:42:08

EP 25: The future of shooing and introducing new audiences into the sport.

7/31/2022
Tom explores how to encourage the next era of shooters into the fold, with GB Olympic Trap shooter Georgina Roberts and two-times English 10-meter Air Rifle Champion, Ruth Mwandumba.

Duration:00:44:16

EP 24: BASC experts, volunteers and members discuss the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition.

6/30/2022
Tom visits a BASC range day at the National Shooting Centre at Bisley to discuss the future of lead ammunition with experts, volunteers and members.

Duration:00:32:56

EP 23: Trophy hunting – Community leaders raise their concerns around anti-hunting legislation.

5/31/2022
This episode delves into the political aspects of trophy hunting in Southern Africa, talking to community leaders in Namibia and Botswana on how UK and European legislation could undermine communities and conservation efforts in their countries.

Duration:00:35:24

EP 22: The Moorland Chorus - Join Tom in learning about the therapeutic benefits of birdsong.

4/30/2022
This episode sees Tom undertake a series of audio recordings with the Calderdale Moorland Group as part of a new BASC campaign to bring the well-documented therapeutic benefits of birdsong indoors.

Duration:00:30:51

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