Air rifle code of practice
Our code is designed to help people understand the laws of airgunning, and also to impart some basic, but essential, guidance on health and safety.
The use of a dog below ground in England and Wales
In addition to the code of practice, this document contains three annexes:
- a good practice guide, also produced by BASC
- a summary of the terms and conditions of paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Hunting Act 2004 (which is widely known as ‘the gamekeepers’ exemption’)
- an example of the type of permission which anyone intending to rely on this exemption should carry with them when undertaking terrier work.
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Cultural heritage
Cultural Heritage Wildfowling is a living tradition of the UK’s coasts — shaped by people, place and wildlife. As one of the most important forces shaping UK landscapes, shooting, its culture and living heritage deserve to be recognised, celebrated and safeguarded. To do otherwise would be a denial of our history and way of life. Since 2024 BASC has been active in efforts to ensure that all shooting
David Gray Conservation Scholarship Programme
The BASC Wildlife Fund David Gray Conservation Scholarship has been designed to provide financial backing for students studying, or wishing to study, conservation-related or land management courses. The programme is open to UK citizens, who are either currently a BASC member, or have immediate family who are and while there is no minimum award, the