James Green delves into the detail of Defra’s quarry species consultation and outlines how BASC works to build and refine an evidence base and what we plan to do next.
Another day, another blow to the countryside Read more...
With the Senedd elections only weeks away, Welsh Labour has announced a call for evidence on gamebird release. Conor O’Gorman investigates.
An untimely call for evidence Read more...
Government plans have been announced to target game shooting in England and Wales with further unjustified restrictions. We must all fight back.
A battle on two fronts for game shooting Read more...
BASC’s Felicity Winters reviews a consultation on proposed reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act from a working dog owner’s perspective.
Will legislative reform improve veterinary services? Read more...
Terry Behan reflects on his first visit to Crufts, and the ability of gundogs to bridge the gap between those who shoot and those who don’t.
For the love of dogs Read more...
Alex Farrell discusses BASC responses to consultations on national landscape management plans for the North Pennines and the Forest of Bowland.
Why are public consultations important to shooting? Read more...
We look back at the wildfowling season 2025/26; from BASC’s Sustainable Shooting Code of Practice to wildfowlers delivering important conservation work.
Wildfowling season roundup: progress, partnerships and what comes next Read more...
Political parties are publishing their manifestos ahead of the Senedd elections in May, with Reform UK pledging to support shooting, explains Conor O’Gorman.
Reform UK promises to help shooting in Wales Read more...
Regional officer Ryan Darby gives an update on BASC shoot visits, which are free to BASC members and now incorporate small game meat hygiene courses.
Book your free BASC shoot visit and small game meat hygiene training Read more...
Bill Harriman outlines what happens next following the Westminster Hall debate on firearms licensing.
From petition to Parliament: the Section 2 debate explained Read more...
