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...
Grouse shooting gets under way today, and BASC members heading out on the moor have cause for optimism after two difficult seasons.
Grouse season opens with bright prospects Read more...
Natural England has advised of changes to the likely licencing outcomes for gamebird releasing on six Special Protection Areas in England.
Delayed release requirement scrapped for six Special Protection Areas Read more...
The development of specialist police training to tackle crimes against birds of prey is set to be boosted by a £20,000 cash injection from BASC via its Legacy Fund.
BASC funds national police training to tackle bird of prey crime Read more...
Join BASC Scotland at Moy Country Fair on 7-8 August for the Junior Macnab Challenge, plus a members’ reception on our stand on Friday afternoon.
Join BASC Scotland at Moy Country Fair Read more...
Young people looking to get into deer management can now apply for funding towards their first qualification.
Funding now available for young aspiring deer stalkers Read more...
