BASC media
BASC’s media team are responsible for representing shooting and the organisation to the press. We also work to inform, educate and entertain BASC members and non-members through a range of channels.
What we do
Our media team work alongside BASC regional representatives and subject-matter experts to provide informed commentary and interviews on key issues, for both national and local media outlets.
Find out more about what we do below and how we are constantly striving to support shooting, our members and the rural communities by giving them a voice.
If you have a story or potential feature, please email media@basc.org.uk – we would love to hear from you.
For journalist enquiries, contact our press office during office hours on 01244 573 052, or outside office hours on 07970 096 554.
Latest BASC features
The Peppering Biodiversity Project
The Peppering Biodiversity Project is a success story for nature recovery being delivered at
a large scale on an arable farm in West Sussex.
Tick awareness: staying safe in the countryside this summer
BASC’s deer officer James Sutcliffe explains that while small in size, ticks can pose a significant health risk, making awareness and vigilance essential.
Monk Wood Shoot
Jim and Catherine Allsop are committed to nature recovery at the Monk Wood Shoot near Chesterfield – a small DIY game shoot that has maximised its conservation potential.
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The latest news from BASC
Rural mental health focus for pioneering police partnership
The new Scottish partnership involving a host of organisations, including BASC, aims to raise awareness of health and wellbeing in relation to firearms licensing.
Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 implementation begins
The Scottish Government has confirmed the first steps towards implementing the Natural Environment Act, following the legislation receiving Royal Assent earlier this year.
Help gather evidence on grey squirrel bark stripping
UK Squirrel Accord’s UK-wide survey assesses the damage caused to trees and woodlands by non-native grey squirrels. Here is why you should take part too.