Funding now available for young aspiring deer stalkers
28 July 2026
Young people looking to get into deer management can now apply for funding towards their first qualification.
"Public bodies must act within the law"
- Ian Bell
BASC has won a High Court challenge against Natural England on its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases.
"Public bodies must act within the law"
- Ian Bell
BASC has won a High Court challenge against Natural England on its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases.
"Public bodies must act within the law"
- Ian Bell
BASC has won a High Court challenge against Natural England on its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases.
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BASC honours the late Christopher Graffius at The Game Fair
27 July 2026
For 24 years, Christopher Graffius made sure the countryside’s voice was heard in Westminster, a contribution honoured at The Game Fair this weekend.
Your story matters: BASC launches new campaign for Women in Shooting
26 July 2026
BASC has launched a new campaign inviting women to share their own stories and experiences of how they got into shooting.