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
Hidden hedgerows: the unsung heroes of the countryside
BASC’s Heather Warrender sings the praises of the humble hedgerow, which has more to offer than you might expect.
Predator vs predator: what we know about raptor competition
The issue of raptor competition and predation is complex and has the potential to have a significant impact of birds of prey population dynamics.
Roost shooting pigeons – the best type of shooting?
Roost shooting can be an effective way of helping to control woodpigeon numbers, but one that requires fieldcraft and a degreed of patience.
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The latest news from BASC
Five years on: sustaining the transition away from lead
Five years on, Terry Behan reflects on what has been achieved by the voluntary transition away from lead shot and single use plastics for live quarry shooting.
Government’s decision unnecessary and an erosion of civil liberties, says BASC
BASC has criticised the government’s decision to grant police automatic powers of entry into the homes of firearms certificate holders.
BASC raises serious concerns over misleading WWT film
BASC has expressed serious concerns over the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust releasing a misleading and factually inaccurate video.
