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
Scottish Parliament elections – what do the party manifestos say about shooting?
Dr Conor O’Gorman, BASC’s head of policy and campaigns reviews political party manifestos ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May and urges people to contact their candidates.
Woodpigeon on the quarry list
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains the rationale behind proposals to add woodpigeon to the quarry list while retaining the species on the general licences.
An overseas perspective on quarry species reviews
BASC’s Chris Wright examines quarry species changes in Ireland and Poland and what they mean for the UK, highlighting why it is vital for shooters to respond before the 17 May deadline.
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World Curlew Day – celebrating the conservation role of shooting
BASC’s Ian Danby reviews the UK curlew action plan and discusses the importance of predator control.