BASC met the new Policing Minister to raise concerns affecting the shooting community, including a forthcoming consultation on plans to merge shotgun and firearms licensing.
BASC warns Minister against shotgun–firearms licensing merger Read more...
The winners of the Schöffel Countryside Awards, which reward dedication to wildlife management and conservation, have been announced.
BASC members among the winners of new UK conservation awards Read more...
BASC Scotland has welcomed ‘sensible’ steps to tackle wildfires from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity Jim Fairlie MSP.
Wildfire commitments welcomed, but muirburn licensing issues remain, says BASC Read more...
Each year, we draw a prize winner for BASC’s duck nest monitoring project to recognise the efforts of our members in supporting wild duck populations.
Duck nest monitoring prize draw winner 2025 Read more...
A UK-wide survey is being launched to assess the damage caused to trees and woodlands by grey squirrels.
Help gather evidence of grey squirrel damage to trees Read more...
BASC’s game masterclass at Coleg Cambria gave participants the chance to cook with game and discover the versatility of wild, sustainable ingredients.
BASC game masterclass inspires future chefs Read more...
BASC has condemned a Crimestoppers campaign in Cumbria encouraging anonymous denunciations of lawful firearms holders.
BASC condemns Crimestoppers campaign against law-abiding firearms owners Read more...
Natural England has launched an online Defra form for GL43 reporting. Email submissions remain valid, and reports are due by 15 November.
Natural England adds new online form for GL43 reporting Read more...
If you have the vision to help steer the future of the UK’s largest shooting organisation, submit a nomination for the BASC Council elections.
Nominations open for BASC Council elections Read more...
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Eat Game Awards – have your say and celebrate those leading the way in bringing game from field to fork.
Nominations now open for the 2026 Eat Game Awards Read more...
