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What happens on a moor, who looks after it and why are thousands of schoolchildren brought here every year?
Tom Evans heads to the Yorkshire Moors for Let's Learn Moor,  a unique day where classrooms are swapped for hands-on experiences.
Meeting gamekeepers, mountain rescuers, gun dog trainers, dry stone wallers and conservationists, Tom discovers how one day outdoors is helping inspire the next generation to understand and value Britain's uplands.

Tom looks ahead to this year's event at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire (24–26 July), exploring what's new, why The Game Fair continues to thrive nearly 70 years after it first began and what visitors can expect across this three-day celebration of the countryside.
Joining us is James Gower, CEO of The Game Fair, who takes us behind the scenes, revealing what it takes to keep the show evolving while staying true to its roots.
Dick and Angel Strawbridge (Escape to the Chateau), who discuss countryside life, family cooking and the story behind this year's rabbit recipe.
Finally, Lewis Thornley, BASC's central director, talks us through the great member benefits and why The Game Fair remains such an important event for the countryside community.

What really happens once the shooting season comes to an end? 
In this episode we explore the work, planning and countryside management that continues long after the final day in the field.
Guests include BASC's deputy director of shooting and operations, Terry Behan and Paul Childerley from Childerley Sporting, who discuss the realities of the off-season, from habitat conservation and shoot preparation, to deer management, sustainability and the growing interest in food provenance.
This episode shines a light on the relentless work that keeps the countryside moving long after the shooting stops.

Recorded at The Stalking Show, this episode features BASC’s chief executive, Ian Bell, discussing DEFRA’s England Deer Impact Policy Statement. While there is broad support for improving deer management, Ian raises concerns about potential barriers, particularly around proposed mandatory training.
We also explore the future of deer management, including BASC’s new flexible DSC1 online course designed to widen access to training, and the urgent need to bring through the next generation, as the average age of deer stalkers continues to rise.

What does it take to go from good...to Olympic champion?
In this episode of the BASC Podcast, we explore the world of competitive clay shooting, from grassroots participation to the Olympic stage.
Nathan Hales relives his gold medal winning performance at Paris 2024 and the focus required to deliver under pressure.
Leading down-the-line shooter Sarah Milroy shares how she found the sport and what keeps her striving to improve.
We also hear from BASC’s engagement manager for Wales, David Boden, on how more people are discovering clay shooting and what’s being done to make the sport more accessible than ever.