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
Hold fire on general licences survey
Conor O’Gorman advises people to wait until BASC publishes guidance before responding to a survey on general licences for pest bird control in England.
Shooting has spoken
The call for evidence on game shooting in England generated more than 26,000 emails to Defra. Conor O’Gorman takes stock and looks at what comes next.
MPs back ‘toolbox’ approach to upland management
Alex Farrell welcomes the EFRA Committee’s wildfire report backing a ‘toolbox’ approach to prevention, and sets out the problems with England’s burning licences.
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The latest news from BASC
Nominations open for BASC Council elections 2027
Nominations are open for one National seat and one Northern Ireland seat on BASC Council. Find out what the role involves and how to apply by 31 December.
BASC champions Scotland’s wild larder at Holyrood reception
BASC Scotland highlighted the value of wild game and venison to Scotland’s food culture, rural economy and environment at a Holyrood reception for Great British Game Week.
NatureScot announces changes to grouse licensing system
Changes to the grouse licensing system in Scotland affect the area a licence applies to, as well as NatureScot’s power to revoke or suspend licences.