The Hunting Act 2004 prohibits all hunting of wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales, except where it is carried out in accordance with one of the tightly drawn exemptions, which allow for certain necessary pest control and other activities to be undertaken, subject to strict conditions.
Game shooting in Wales is under attack. Read our guidance and background information and complete the consultation today.
A new study purports to show the voluntary transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting to be in stagnation, despite evidence of progress on the ground.
Defra has announced that GL45, which governs the release of gamebirds on or around certain Special Protection Areas in England, is currently being reviewed.
Since the start of 2024, BASC has organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England staff.
BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, provides an update on Project Titanium, which seeks to identify evidence of domestic violence by potential certificate holders.
BASC regional officer Matt Dutton updates on his team’s work to educate future chefs about the benefits of using wild game as an ingredient.
Sponsored by BASC, this year’s Stalking Show was a roaring success, says BASC’s Vicky Chesters-Sutcliffe.
Shooters, who spend a lot of time in remote areas are ideally placed to keep watch and report any sightings of invasive Asian hornets.
BASC’s Best In The Field Clay Shoot is a competition with a difference, taking place from 13-14 July at Sporting Targets in Bedfordshire.
The Hunting Act 2004 prohibits all hunting of wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales, except where it is carried out in accordance with one of the tightly drawn exemptions, which allow for certain necessary pest control and other activities to be undertaken, subject to strict conditions.
Game shooting in Wales is under attack. Read our guidance and background information and complete the consultation today.
A new study purports to show the voluntary transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting to be in stagnation, despite evidence of progress on the ground.
Defra has announced that GL45, which governs the release of gamebirds on or around certain Special Protection Areas in England, is currently being reviewed.
Since the start of 2024, BASC has organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England staff.
BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, provides an update on Project Titanium, which seeks to identify evidence of domestic violence by potential certificate holders.
BASC regional officer Matt Dutton updates on his team’s work to educate future chefs about the benefits of using wild game as an ingredient.
Sponsored by BASC, this year’s Stalking Show was a roaring success, says BASC’s Vicky Chesters-Sutcliffe.
Shooters, who spend a lot of time in remote areas are ideally placed to keep watch and report any sightings of invasive Asian hornets.
BASC’s Best In The Field Clay Shoot is a competition with a difference, taking place from 13-14 July at Sporting Targets in Bedfordshire.
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