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.
BASC has reiterated its position on bird of prey persecution following the sentencing of a gamekeeper today at York Magistrates Court.
BASC response to bird of prey persecution sentencing Read more...
BASC held a meeting with the PCC for Bedfordshire police following the release of a damning inspection report into firearms licensing.
BASC given assurances over Beds, Cambs and Herts firearms licensing failures Read more...
BASC will be at The Great British Shooting Show, which takes place from 13-15 February at the NEC Birmingham.
BASC to kick off 2026 show season at The Great British Shooting Show Read more...
Sign our letter to the Scottish Government urging them to reverse the decision to remove small business rates relief for shoots in Scotland.
Sign our letter to government: Reinstate sporting rates relief for shoots in Scotland Read more...
