Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice backed field sports as rural Britain’s “bedrock” at a joint BASC–Angling Trust rural reception.
Reform pledges support for shooting at BASC rural reception Read more...
Mr Justice Ritchie confirmed his original judgment stands, refusing Natural England permission for an appeal, and that the original ruling now takes effect immediately.
Judge slams “bullying” tactics – as BASC’s High Court ruling stands Read more...
BASC is urging the shooting community to respond in force to a two-month call for evidence on game shooting, announced by the government today.
Defra call for evidence is a “fight for the future of shooting”, says BASC Read more...
BASC has submitted its response to NatureScot’s public consultation, supporting the continuation of the general licensing system in Scotland.
BASC’s response to Scottish general licences consultation Read more...
Following the successful High Court challenge against Natural England, BASC is back in court this week to hear how the judgment in the case will take effect.
What happens next in our case against Natural England Read more...
BASC has welcomed HMICFRS’s call for a single firearms licensing authority but firmly rejected its recommendation on Section 2 shotgun certificates.
BASC welcomes single licensing authority but rejects Section 2 recommendation Read more...
BASC Wildlife Fund trustees recently visited the Monkwood shoot in Derbyshire to see the biodiversity gains supported by a 2025 grant.
BASC Wildlife Fund trustees see biodiversity gains first-hand Read more...
BASC and Hampshire Police answered firearms licensing questions at the New Forest Show and will team up again at Hampshire Countryside Day.
BASC and Hampshire Police team up at New Forest Show Read more...
Natural England has moved SSSI consents and notices to a new online portal. Find out what’s changed and what you need to do.
Natural England moves protected sites casework to new online portal Read more...
4,186 young people. Six days. 276 hours of coaching. BASC’s have-a-go shooting line was one of the highlights of Poacher 2026.
4,186 young people try clay shooting at Poacher 2026 Read more...
