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...
A single unprotected shot can cause permanent hearing damage. Here’s what shooters need to know to protect their hearing.
Sound advice – why hearing protection is a must Read more...
Having cut their teeth in pristine wildernesses and sun-drenched savannahs, we felt it was time The Origins Foundation took on a real challenge. The British wildfowler.
Hollywood on the Ribble Read more...
BASC’s legal challenge against Natural England has cleared a major hurdle, with the High Court granting permission for our claim to proceed – and rejecting Wild Justice’s attempt to intervene.
BASC Fighting Fund drives High Court battle on gamebird releasing Read more...
