BASC

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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Aug 31, 2021 · 29 min
EP 14: Firearms licensing special and preparing for the start of the game season
Tom discusses the topic of firearms licensing in the wake of the tragic Plymouth shooting and looks towards the start of the pheasant shooting season with part-time gamekeeper John Parker.
Jul 31, 2021 · 35 min
EP 13: Aim to Sustain - Shooting and rural organisations launch new partnership
In this episode, Tom goes behind the scenes at The Game Fair to hear more about the new shooting partnership 'Aim to Sustain'.
Jun 30, 2021 · 36 min
EP 12: Tom introduces BASC’s new head of firearms, Martin Parker, and discusses the fall out from the latest parliamentary grouse debate.
Episode 12 sees Martin Parker discuss his new and exciting role as head of firearms at BASC. Tom and Martin discuss the importance of consistency across the 43 licensing departments in England and Wales. Also in this episode, BASC’s uplands officer Gareth Dockerty provides a debrief on the recent Westminster Hall debate on banning driven grouse shooting.
May 31, 2021 · 35 min
EP 11: Discussions include the latest in animal welfare reform, species reintroduction and what could a national deer management strategy look like?
Tom is joined by BASC's Head of Policy and Campaigns, Conor O'Gorman to cover the big discussion points from the last few weeks, many of which will have a direct impact on shooting and conservation. Topics include the latest in animal welfare reform, species reintroduction, the government's bold woodland plantation scheme and what could a national deer management strategy look like? Episode timeline: Animal Welfare - 1:36 Trophy hunting - 11:49 England Trees Action Plan 19:07 Species reintroduction - 24:00 The England Peat Action Plan - 27:39 Game Bird release - 29:19
Apr 30, 2021 · 37 min
EP 10: Foraging Special – Tom discusses our wild food wonders and pays respect to BASC’s Patron HRH Prince Philip.
Ep 10 sees Tom go foraging with wild food expert Nick Weston at his Sussex headquarters. In addition, BASC’s Bill Harriman joins Tom to pay respect to long term BASC Patron HRH Prince Philip. 
Mar 31, 2021 · 35 min
EP 9: Buck fever - Tom talks the roe buck season and Game Fair highlights
As well as the usual news and views, Episode 9 sees Tom discuss the venison market and roe buck season. We also hear from the Game Fair about this year’s plans and how BASC members receive complimentary tickets.
Mar 1, 2021 · 42 min
EP 8: Could you do more for conservation? Listen to Tom discuss a variety of BASC projects that people can get involved with.
Episode 8 looks at a variety of BASC projects that are centred on conservation. From an update on our osprey project, volunteering with the BTO, to making mallard nesting tubes. Talking to project leaders, Tom asks how the shooting community can get involved and help boost shooting’s conservation credits.
Feb 1, 2021 · 34 min
EP 7: Listen to the next generation of shooters talk about all things shooting, as Tom hears more about the BASC’s Young Shots Journalists programme.
Episode 7 is one for the younger generations, as Tom delves into BASC’s Young Shots Journalists programme. Listen to Tom interview three young keen shooters, who, through BASC’s journalism programme are learning a new trade and are discussing shooting sports with a wider audience.
Jan 1, 2021 · 38 min
EP 6: The 2021 Preview - How do we navigate the challenges that lie ahead for the shooting and conservation community as well as capitalise on the opportunities?
For our New Year’s Day episode, we take a whistle-stop tour around the various departments within BASC, looking ahead to more positive times as well as examining the main challenges we expect to face in the coming months. Finally, Tom witnesses first-hand how a COVID safe shoot should be run.
Dec 1, 2020 · 42 min
EP 5: Discussions include the recently launched firearms consultation and shoot licensing, with a challenging shooting quiz and festive game meals to lighten the mood.
Episode 5 tackles a variety of tough topics on campaigning, including the recently launched firearms consultation and licensing of grouse shooting in Scotland. On a lighter note, Tom has a challenging shooting quiz for listeners and talks festive game meals.
Nov 4, 2020 · 36 min
EP 4: Topics include; lockdown, the venison market, gundog theft, duck wing surveys and at last a game fair!
As well as news and views from around the shooting world including lockdown and game bird release, this episode explores the devastating impacts of gundog theft, the ongoing wild venison campaign and our own duck wing survey. Finally, Tom takes a stroll around the Autumn Show and Game Fair, one of only a handful of shows to take place this year.
Sep 30, 2020 · 42 min
EP 3: Looking ahead at the pheasant season with BASC CEO, Ian Bell. Last minute preparations from gamekeeper Miles Bentley, the laws on travelling with firearms and the latest shooting news from around the country.
In the third BASC podcast episode we welcome CEO, Ian Bell to discuss the challenges and hopes of the season ahead. We hear of last minute preparations from gamekeeper Miles Bentley and discuss with BASC expert Bill Harriman the legislation behind travelling with your firearms. Finally, all the latest shooting news from BASC staff around the country.
Sep 1, 2020 · 43 min
EP 2: Wildfowling, gundog training, the very latest on Chris Packham’s Wild Justice and a couple of shooting successes.
The second episode of the BASC podcast discusses both successes and challenges in the shooting world for this coming season. Including wildfowling, Wild Justice, COVID shoot visits and countryside classrooms. Finally, Tom meets up with gundog trainer Jason Mayhew, to pick up some tricks and tips prior to the season commencing.
Aug 3, 2020 · 39 min
EP 1: Shooting under Covid 19 restrictions, deer stalking is back and the latest ruling over mountain hares.
Host Tom Evans and the BASC team discuss how shooting is open for business under the Covid-19 restrictions, the latest legislation surrounding mountain hares, the Green Party’s ruling on hate speech, shooting’s popularity in 2020...plus much more.
Mar 7, 2020 · 43 sec
BASC podcast COMING SOON!!
COMING SOON!!! The BASC podcast. We'll be bringing you a monthly update from BASC, including all the shooting and conservation news from around the country, covering all the issues that are important to you, whether you are a member of BASC or just a supporter of the shooting and conservation community in general. So watch this space, the official BASC podcast hosted by Tom Evans, is coming soon!