
Another record year for hen harriers as 141 chicks fledge in England
New data from Natural England shows 141 hen harrier chicks fledged in England this year, the seventh year in a row that numbers have increased.
Get information on the legal shooting season for mammals and birds in the UK.
Apply for funding for your project or make a donation today
Comprehensive information and advice from our specialist firearms team.
Everything you need to know about shotgun, rifle and airgun ammunition.
Find our up-to-date information, advice and links to government resources.
Everything you need to know on firearms law and licensing.
All the latest news and advice on general licences and how they affect you.
Members of BASC’s research team recently travelled to Poland to speak at an international conference on game and wildfowl.
BASC scientific advisors Dr Cat McNicol and Heather Warrender presented research on wildfowl and game birds at the 36th Annual Congress of the International Union of Game Biologists, held in Warsaw.
The biennial event brings together game and wildlife researchers from across Europe. It provides a forum for discussion and presentation of research related to nature management, nature protection, agriculture and forestry.
Cat McNicol said: “Events like this are not only important for sharing work from within the UK hunting sector, but they also give us an opportunity to collaborate with game and wildlife biologists from other countries. It was great to present our research on an international platform and this allows BASC to be part of the larger hunting community and give a voice to UK-based research and challenges.”
Heather Warrender reinforced this, saying: “This is the third time I have attended IUGB and each time I have come away with new connections which allow BASC to work across the migratory flyway. This is particularly important for projects led by BASC such as our wing survey. Our members’ contributions to projects such as these allow us to better monitor our migratory ducks and target conservation efforts within the UK and across Europe.”
Find out more about BASC research projects and how you can get involved here.
New data from Natural England shows 141 hen harrier chicks fledged in England this year, the seventh year in a row that numbers have increased.
Shoot owners who manage grassland habitats can apply for annual funding of up to £646 per hectare from Defra.
The shooting community leads by example on woodcock conservation, undertaking research, habitat creation, predator control and a precautionary voluntary restraint.
Sign up to our weekly newsletter and get all the latest updates straight to your inbox.
© 2025 British Association for Shooting and Conservation. Registered Office: Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0HL – Registered Society No: 28488R. BASC is a trading name of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under firm reference number 311937.
BASC Direct Ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Agria Pet Insurance Ltd who administer the insurance and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 04258783. Registered office: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW. Agria insurance policies are underwritten by Agria Försäkring.
If you have any questions or complaints about your BASC membership insurance cover, please email us. More information about resolving complaints can be found on the FCA website or on the EU ODR platform.