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.
Feb 01, 2023•42 min•Ep. 31
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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.
Jan 01, 2023•50 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.
Dec 01, 2022•56 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.
Nov 01, 2022•37 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.
Sep 29, 2022•34 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.
Aug 31, 2022•42 min•Ep. 26
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.
Jul 31, 2022•44 min•Ep. 25
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.
Jun 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 24
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.
May 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 23
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.
Apr 30, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 31, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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.
Mar 01, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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.
Feb 01, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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.
Jan 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 18
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.
Dec 01, 2021•35 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.
Nov 01, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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.
Sep 30, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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.
Aug 31, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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'.
Jul 31, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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.
Jun 30, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 reintroduct...
May 31, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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.
Apr 30, 2021•37 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 31, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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.
Mar 01, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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.
Feb 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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.
Jan 01, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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.
Dec 01, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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.
Nov 04, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 30, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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.
Sep 01, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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