Key issues
Science matters
BASC monitors scientific journals and environmental, policy and political alerts for the results of studies of relevance to shooting and conservation. This webpage has a list of papers published in May 2019.
BASC responds to delay over Defra’s general licence announcement
“A workable solution is needed in days not weeks,” says BASC.
New woodpigeon licence ‘not fit for purpose’, says BASC
BASC will be pressing for significant changes to be made to new licence
Natural England publishes new general licences
Licences issued for Canada geese and wood pigeon
BASC bites – a monthly snap-shot of our work
We received 3,956 membership telephone enquiries and 844 requests for advice to our firearms team during March – just part of the work we do.
Government states support for benefits of shooting
BASC welcomes response to online petition calling for study into role of shooting in conservation and economy.
BASC condemns pheasant dumping shown in newspaper footage
BASC has reported shoot to local authority.
BASC seeks advice on legal challenge to NRW
BASC responds to decision to ban pheasant shooting on public land in Wales.
BASC challenges Notts licensing change
Force is the latest to amend medical policy.
BASC hit the spot at Countryfile Live
More than 800 visitors used shooting simulator at event.