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Welcome to the BASC podcast (The British Association for Shooting and Conservation). Each episode includes 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 is a one-shop stop for information and advice.

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75 episodes
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Apr 30, 2023 · 38 min
EP 34: Act Now Pt II – Hear from those that will be impacted by game shooting restrictions.
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.
Mar 31, 2023 · 22 min
EP 33: Act now. The campaign against game shooting restrictions in Wales.
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.
Mar 1, 2023 · 32 min
EP 32: Lyme disease special
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.
Feb 1, 2023 · 42 min
Ep 31: BASC’s James Green discusses all things wildfowling
BASC’s head of wildfowling James Green looks back on an eventful season, talks about wildfowling’s conservation objectives and how to get involved.
Jan 1, 2023 · 49 min
EP 30: The highlights reel – listen back to the best of 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.
Dec 1, 2022 · 55 min
EP 29: An insight into firearms licensing with firearms licensing manager Chris Downs and BASC’s Martin Parker
Tom discusses firearms licensing with the MET's firearms licensing manager Inspector Chris Downs, as well as BASC’s Martin Parker.
Nov 1, 2022 · 36 min
EP 28: Woodcock watch – Why their season doesn’t need to be shortened.
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.
Sep 29, 2022 · 34 min
EP 27: Tales from the Antiques Roadshow: Bill Harriman talks 30 years of appearances
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.
Aug 31, 2022 · 42 min
EP 26: Season openers – Tom discusses the start of the game seasons.
Tom discusses the start of the game seasons and attends a BASC shoot visit to understand more about the work underway across the regions.
Jul 31, 2022 · 44 min
EP 25: The future of shooing and introducing new audiences into the sport.
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.
Jun 30, 2022 · 32 min
EP 24: BASC experts, volunteers and members discuss the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition.
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.
May 31, 2022 · 35 min
EP 23: Trophy hunting – Community leaders raise their concerns around anti-hunting legislation.
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.
Apr 30, 2022 · 30 min
EP 22: The Moorland Chorus - Join Tom in learning about the therapeutic benefits of birdsong.
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.
Mar 31, 2022 · 41 min
Ep 21: An Eat Game Awards special, featuring interviews with Adam Henson, Scott Rea, Chef Pascal and many more.
In this episode Tom ventures to the Eat Game Awards ceremony to celebrate and hear from the champions of wild game across the UK. Tom talks game with Adam Henson, Scott Rea, Chef Pascal and many more.
Mar 1, 2022 · 36 min
Ep 20: The latest news on lead shot, Peak District mountain hares and gamekeeping courses.
Tom discusses the latest news regarding the transition away from lead shot, the significant population of mountain hares in the Peak District and the future of our vital gamekeeping courses.
Feb 1, 2022 · 33 min
EP 19: Introduction to wildfowling with Chichester Wildfowlers Association
Tom joins a Young Shot event hosted by the Chichester Wildfowlers Association and BASC, to witness first-hand the resources being provided to the next generation of shooters.
Jan 1, 2022 · 30 min
EP 18: BASC’s best bits – listen to our review of 2021
Tom and BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman review 2021, discussing the organisation’s successes from overcoming Covid restrictions, to multiple legal victories.
Dec 1, 2021 · 34 min
EP 17: Tom discusses firearms licensing with Deputy Chief Constable Dave Orford.
This latest episode sees Tom interview Deputy Chief Constable Dave Orford on the topic of firearms licensing and BASC’s working relationship with the police.
Nov 1, 2021 · 25 min
EP 16: Deer stalking special – Tom tries his luck on an end of season roe buck
Tom heads out on a deer stalk in Hampshire with Martin Edwards, BASC’s head of deer management, to learn more about managing deer and BASC’s work on the subject.
Sep 30, 2021 · 43 min
EP 15: The poaching episode – Tom talks to the police and BASC about the actions being taken to tackle poaching.
In this latest episode of the BASC podcast, Tom speaks to two serving police officers and BASC’s Glynn Evans about the actions being taken to tackle the rural blight that is poaching.