The Scottish Government has amended its approach to sporting rates relief, which BASC describes as a step towards addressing concerns raised by the sector.
Sporting rates relief change welcome but falls short, says BASC Read more...
BASC has today paid tribute to Christopher Graffius, who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness.
BASC pays tribute to Christopher Graffius Read more...
BASC is briefing MPs ahead of the debate on the petition against proposals to make shotguns subject to the same licensing rules as rifles.
BASC briefs MPs at APPG ahead of firearms licensing debate Read more...
BASC stressed the importance of partnership working in tackling poaching and rural crime at the Poaching Tactical Delivery Group Conference.
BASC highlights importance of partnership working at national poaching conference Read more...
BASC has welcomed a new government policy paper, in which the shooting community is a key partner for red squirrel recovery and woodland health.
Shooting’s key role in delivering Defra’s grey squirrel policy Read more...
The debate on a petition against proposals to make shotguns subject to the same licensing rules as rifles will take place on 23 February.
Firearms licensing debate set for the Commons Read more...
Catering students at a South Wales college learnt about working with game from field to fork at a recent BASC introductory day.
Welsh catering students learn about game from field to fork Read more...
A surge in demand for venison means stalkers need to shoot more deer, says BASC’s head of deer and woodland management Martin Edwards.
There’s a venison shortage, and you can help Read more...
BASC has criticised the Government for refusing to accept calls for mandatory GP medical markers while pressing ahead with a consultation on strengthening shotgun licensing rules.
Government refuses to act on medical markers Read more...
Following the final Stage 3 debate on the Natural Environment Bill, BASC has warned that the passing of mandatory deer training remains a significant concern.
