BASC
Episodes
EP 69: Planning the path to plate
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For shoots nationwide, the end of the season marks the start of some of the most crucial planning.This episode explores the journey of wild game from ...
EP 68: Gun Care 101 - From Field to Cabinet
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is your end of season reset. We’re talking gun care, why it matters, what’s often overlooked and how a bit of attention now can prote...
EP 67: Wildlife and Rural Crime - Policing the countryside
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the reality of crime in the countryside, from poaching and hare coursing to the theft of agricultural vehicles and machiner...
EP 66: Inside Beating
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step behind the scenes of a shoot day as we explore the world of beating.Beating is far more than simply walking through cover, it’s a finely tuned ...
EP 65: Optics Explained - Cutting Through the Glass
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the fast-moving world of optics, from binoculars and rifle scopes to thermal spotters, night-vision a...
EP 64: The Gundog Guide
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of gundog breeds, their traits, their roles and what makes each one unique. From the field to the ...
EP 63: After Dark - Night shooting in practice
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we venture into the countryside after dark to uncover the vital role night shooting plays in wildlife management and conservation. We...
EP 62: The Grouse Season: How and Why We Work to Protect It
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the grouse season gets underway, we’re diving into the people, politics and partnerships that keep the moorlands alive and thriving. In this epi...
EP 61: Game On The Grill
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re stepping outside and firing up the grill to explore why BBQs are one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to cook and share ...
EP 60: Gundog Competitions - Competing for a Cause:
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes to you straight from the heart of the action at the 5 Regions Charity Working Test, a special event where handlers and their brilli...
EP 59: Inside competitive clay shooting
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're shining a spotlight on the world of competitive clay shooting. BASC has a long-standing commitment to the sport at every l...
EP 58: Women in Shooting: Shaping the Future
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the growing presence of women in shooting and how BASC’s Women in Shooting initiative is driving change. However, while ...
EP 57: The pathway to deer management
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to get started in deer stalking or take your skills to the next level? In this episode, we’re breaking down the training, educatio...
EP 56: Firearms Licensing - Rising Fees
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the Government’s increase in gun licensing fees, a rise averaging 133% that could have a significant impact on shooting a...
EP 55: The Power of Citizen Science
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore how citizen science supports conservation, from tracking wildlife to protecting habitats. Discover how BASC uses this data and l...
EP 54: The pathway to shooting
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the world of shooting and its diverse disciplines, uncovering why it’s more than just a pastime. From the thrill of t...
EP 53: Guardians of the Wild: Inside the BASC Wildlife Fund
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 52: Day in the life of a gamekeeper
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wildli...
EP 51: Wildfowling 2024 - The new code of practice
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2024 wildfowling season gets underway, we bring you an in-depth discussion packed with expert insights to help you prepare. Guests include sea...
EP 50: Gundogs at the Game Fair
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 49: General Election Special
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special podcast focused on the general election, Tom speaks to BASC’s political teams from England, Scotland and Wales. BASC’s executive d...
EP 48: Pigeon pros - The intricacies of pigeon shooting, from equipment to tactics.
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
EP 47: The Stalking Show 2024
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
EP 46: Crufts 2024 - Gundog day
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 45: Airgunning with the team behind BSA Guns and BASC's Richard Fussell.
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 44: How effective shoot management leads to healthy woodland.
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
EP 43: BASC experts discuss the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition.
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we focus on the move away from lead ammunition, explore the proposed restrictions and discuss whether the shooting community is embrac...
EP 42: BONUS EPISODE - Firearms licensing special
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this special episode, Tom travels to BASC head office to explore how the firearms team help foster and develop strong relationships with the vario...
EP 41: Challenging trivia, festive game meals and the Boxing Day shoot.
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our December podcast includes The Big Christmas Countryside Quiz, how to improve your festive menu, traditions of the Boxing Day shoot and a thank y...
Ep 40: Wildfowling on the Upper Severn Estuary
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 39: Chef Rachel Green, clay shooting and the very latest news from BASC HQ.
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gr...
EP 38: An introduction to grouse beating in the Peak District.
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 broo...
EP 37: Live from the Game Fair and a firearms licensing consultation update.
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom catches up with some colleagues at the Game Fair and discusses the ongoing Home Office firearms licensing consultation.
EP 36: Catch up with the latest news on GL43 and Scotland grouse shooting bill
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of BASC’s official podcast includes the latest news regarding Defra’s eleventh hour changes to the licensing system for releasi...
EP 35: Regional roadshow – Tom hears from an array of BASC staff working across the regions.
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
EP 34: Act Now Pt II – Hear from those that will be impacted by game shooting restrictions.
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
EP 33: Act now. The campaign against game shooting restrictions in Wales.
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BASC’s Steve Griffiths and Conor O’Gorman discuss the Welsh government’s proposal to licence all gamebird releasing and the BASC Act Now campaig...
EP 32: Lyme disease special
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the warmer months fast approching, Tom talks to Julia Knight, Lyme disease campaigner, about tick bite prevention and the lack of knowledge among...
Ep 31: BASC’s James Green discusses all things wildfowling
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BASC’s head of wildfowling James Green looks back on an eventful season, talks about wildfowling’s conservation objectives and how to get involved...
EP 30: The highlights reel – listen back to the best of 2022.
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen back to the best of 2022. Highlights include Countryfile's Adam Henson, a trip to the National Shooting Centre at Bisley and Bill Harrima...
EP 29: An insight into firearms licensing with firearms licensing manager Chris Downs and BASC’s Martin Parker
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom discusses firearms licensing with the MET's firearms licensing manager Inspector Chris Downs, as well as BASC’s Martin Parker.
EP 28: Woodcock watch – Why their season doesn’t need to be shortened.
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom talks to Dr Marnie Lovejoy about BASC policy on woodcock shooting, Defra’s upcoming review of quarry species and why conservation listings don’...
EP 27: Tales from the Antiques Roadshow: Bill Harriman talks 30 years of appearances
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Roadsh...
EP 26: Season openers – Tom discusses the start of the game seasons.
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom discusses the start of the game seasons and attends a BASC shoot visit to understand more about the work underway across the regions. Â
EP 25: The future of shooing and introducing new audiences into the sport.
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 24: BASC experts, volunteers and members discuss the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition.
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
EP 23: Trophy hunting – Community leaders raise their concerns around anti-hunting legislation.
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the political aspects of trophy hunting in Southern Africa, talking to community leaders in Namibia and Botswana on how UK an...
EP 22: The Moorland Chorus - Join Tom in learning about the therapeutic benefits of birdsong.
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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-docum...
Ep 21: An Eat Game Awards special, featuring interviews with Adam Henson, Scott Rea, Chef Pascal and many more.
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 20: The latest news on lead shot, Peak District mountain hares and gamekeeping courses.
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom discusses the latest news regarding the transition away from lead shot, the significant population of mountain hares in the Peak District and the ...
EP 19: Introduction to wildfowling with Chichester Wildfowlers Association
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 18: BASC’s best bits – listen to our review of 2021
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman review 2021, discussing the organisation’s successes from overcoming Covid restrictions, to multiple legal vict...
EP 17: Tom discusses firearms licensing with Deputy Chief Constable Dave Orford.
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This latest episode sees Tom interview Deputy Chief Constable Dave Orford on the topic of firearms licensing and BASC’s working relationship with th...
EP 16: Deer stalking special – Tom tries his luck on an end of season roe buck
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 15: The poaching episode – Tom talks to the police and BASC about the actions being taken to tackle poaching.
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 14: Firearms licensing special and preparing for the start of the game season
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 13: Aim to Sustain - Shooting and rural organisations launch new partnership
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tom goes behind the scenes at The Game Fair to hear more about the new shooting partnership 'Aim to Sustain'.
EP 12: Tom introduces BASC’s new head of firearms, Martin Parker, and discusses the fall out from the latest parliamentary grouse debate.
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 acro...
EP 11: Discussions include the latest in animal welfare reform, species reintroduction and what could a national deer management strategy look like?
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 whi...
EP 10: Foraging Special – Tom discusses our wild food wonders and pays respect to BASC’s Patron HRH Prince Philip.
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP 9: Buck fever - Tom talks the roe buck season and Game Fair highlights
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 yea...
EP 8: Could you do more for conservation? Listen to Tom discuss a variety of BASC projects that people can get involved with.
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
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.
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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?
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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.
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 tackles a variety of tough topics on campaigning, including the recently launched firearms consultation and licensing of grouse shooting in ...
EP 4: Topics include; lockdown, the venison market, gundog theft, duck wing surveys and at last a game fair!
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As well as news and views from around the shooting world including lockdown and game bird release, this episode explores the devastating impacts of gu...
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.
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 preparati...
EP 2: Wildfowling, gundog training, the very latest on Chris Packham’s Wild Justice and a couple of shooting successes.
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode of the BASC podcast discusses both successes and challenges in the shooting world for this coming season. Including wildfowling, Wi...
EP 1: Shooting under Covid 19 restrictions, deer stalking is back and the latest ruling over mountain hares.
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Tom Evans and the BASC team discuss how shooting is open for business under the Covid-19 restrictions, the latest legislation surrounding mountai...
BASC podcast COMING SOON!!
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COMING SOON!!! The BASC podcast. We'll be bringing you a monthly update from BASC, including all the shooting and conservation news from around t...