HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
1921 – 2021
BASC statement
BASC is deeply saddened to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who has been the association’s patron for more than half a century.
Obituary
Read our obituary of HRH Prince Philip, who was a great champion of the countryside and a true friend of shooting.
BASC bird boxes take flight
From outreach work with schools, to generating cross-party support in parliament, BASC’s bird box project continues to go from strength-to-strength.
Firearms licensing issues raised with PCC candidates
BASC’s political team have contacted all PCC candidates in the run up to 6 May elections, highlighting the current lack of consistency across UK police forces around firearms licensing.
BASC statement on the death of Prince Philip
BASC is deeply saddened to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who was the association’s patron for more than half a century.
BASC Species of the month – April
Curlew is Britain’s largest wader and was once common throughout the UK, which hosts around 25 per cent of the international population.
Of Deer and Dog’s Mercury
BASC deer officer Audrey Watson discusses how identifying woodland plant species and assessing damage can help you to carry out successful deer impact assessments.
Living with Lyme disease
Andrew Profit, a keen stalker and outdoor enthusiast, talks about living with Lyme disease.
Both Barrels – Bill of Rights
Bill Harriman dispels the belief that the Bill of Rights 1689 offers salvation and a safeguard for the private ownership of firearms in the UK.
Shooting language matters
Choose your words carefully says guest blogger Gethin Jones, but be mindful that shooting terms are not thrown away on a whim.
All about ticks
From the lifecycle of a tick to how they find their hosts and feed, BASC’s Louise Farmer tells you everything you need to know about these increasingly common parasites.
Dog Insurance
BASC has teamed up with Agria Pet Insurance to provide members with a unique choice of lifetime cover and optional benefits.
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Dog Insurance
