BASC criticises Defra for quarry species consultation
BASC has criticised Defra for plans to remove species from the quarry list and to shorten certain shooting seasons.
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Great British Menu star shines at Eat Game Awards
Callum Leslie took home the title of Game Chef of the Year at the Eat Game Awards 2026, while Ross Horrocks from The Caddy Mann was named Champion of Champions.
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Don’t burden shooting with unnecessary red tape, BASC urges Defra
Further regulation risks undermining vital conservation work already delivered by the sector.
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Gamebird review must recognise “significant benefits” of shooting in Wales
Well-managed gamebird releasing delivers significant benefits for biodiversity, habitat management and rural communities across Wales, says BASC.
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BASC secures costs in Fighting Fund victory
BASC has recovered £10,000 in legal costs after supporting a member whose shotgun certificate was revoked by Cambridgeshire police.
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BASC responds to government’s Strategic Policy Statement on Natural England
BASC welcomes the government’s view that Natural England must work with land managers using proportionate, evidence-based regulation.
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Grant support returns for deer carcass chiller trailers
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 will include grant support for chiller trailers suitable for storing deer carcasses.
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BASC welcomes removal of deactivated firearms notification requirement
If you possess or are transferring the ownership of deactivated firearms, you are no longer required to notify the police.
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BASC criticises Natural England restrictions weeks after High Court ruling
BASC has criticised Natural England after it announced further restrictions on the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges near protected sites in England for the 2026 season.
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Lead ammunition restrictions – your questions answered
Read our answers to frequently asked questions about the planned lead ammunition legislation and what it means for shotgun, rifle and airgun shooters.
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