Changes to an interim gamebird release licence in England could throw shoots into turmoil, risking jobs, businesses and conservation projects.
Unlawful changes to gamebird release licence challenged by BASC Read more...
More than 22,000 people attended this year’s event, with thousands of BASC members taking up the offer of complimentary entry.
BASC North celebrates a successful Northern Shooting Show Read more...
Applications opened this week for the British Quality Wild Venison (BQWV) standard, in a drive to build resilience and buyer confidence in the wild venison market.
Quality assurance scheme launched for wild venison Read more...
BASC has lodged an official complaint with the IOPC following comments made by Merseyside Police around legally-held firearms.
BASC lodges police complaint Read more...
Once occupied, installing duck nest tubes can increase mallard hatching rates to more than 90 per cent.
Duck nest tubes are a quacking success Read more...
The wind, rain and mud did nothing to dampen the spirits of a group of youngsters who attended a BASC Young Shots game day in East Sussex in January.
Young Shots ‘battle’ the elements at BASC game day Read more...
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to help stop the spread of avian influenza, will be lifted from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023.
Mandatory housing measures set to be lifted in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Read more...
More than 100 attendees from across the East of England took part in the event.
BASC delivers police training on firearms law and wildlife management Read more...
BASC held its annual Gamekeepers’ Day at Blair Castle in Perthshire on Monday 28 March.
BASC Gamekeepers’ Day celebrates the best of the profession Read more...
Scotland’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has issued a ‘call for views’ on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
Call for views – Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill Read more...
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