BASC Central Archives | The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

Shooting exempt and tackling hysteria

Post published:15th September 2020

Dan Reynolds discusses shooting’s exemption from the ‘rule of six’ and why the media are so interested in shooting.

COVID-19 exemption for shooting granted in England

Post published:14th September 2020

Shooting is able to operate under social distancing guidance, and its benefits to the rural economy, social and mental well-being makes it inclusion significant.

BASC Coronavirus advice for members in Leicestershire

Post published:1st July 2020

BASC is advising that newly-imposed Coronavirus lockdown restrictions could impact their shooting.

Defra confirm ‘green light’ for shooting in England

Post published:26th May 2020

Government minister tells parliament that shooting is permitted.

End of season highlights

Post published:31st January 2020

With the pheasant, partridge and wildfowl (above the high water mark) seasons finishing this weekend, BASC’s regional teams provide their highlights.

Bird Flu Update

Post published:11th December 2019

BASC is advising members of a single incident of ‘low pathogen avian flu’ at a chicken farm in Suffolk.

BASC seeks nominations for 2020 Council election

Post published:21st November 2019

We are looking for candidates who are strategic thinkers ready to take the association forward.

BASC relaunch its political campaign website ahead of General Election

Post published:30th October 2019

Following confirmation that a General Election will take place, BASC has relaunched its campaign website.

Rural groups look to secure the future of shooting: Our joint letter to the Times on lead ammunition.

Post published:20th September 2019

By working together, acting positively and promoting all research and development into new products, rural groups are looking to secure the future of shooting.