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Grouse shooting delivers for Scotland, but muirburn rules risk gains
BASC marks the start of Scotland’s grouse season by celebrating its benefits and warning that muirburn rules could threaten moorland management.
Changes to firearms licensing application process will not enhance public safety, says BASC
BASC says the Home Office is tinkering around the edges with firearms licensing without enhancing public safety.
Taw and Torridge wildfowlers cause a stink for mink
Taw and Torridge Wildfowling Club has recently launched a mink control programme as part of its wider conservation efforts.
Over and Scout: BASC funded programme supports Scout leaders to qualify as shotgun coaches
BASC is enabling Scout leaders to enhance the opportunities for young people to get into shooting thanks to support from the BASC Legacy Fund.
Top dogs at The Game Fair
The Game Fair provided the venue for the presentation of the Tower Bird trophies and 5 Regions Charity Working Test finals.
All the fun of The Game Fair
More than 45,000 BASC members took advantage of complimentary tickets to The Game Fair 2025, held at Ragley Hall from 25-27 July.
BASC initiates legal action against Natural England over gamebird licensing
BASC has begun legal proceedings against Natural England by issuing a Pre-Action Protocol letter regarding its handling of the licensing regime for gamebird releasing.
BASC attends launch of Welsh wildlife and rural crime strategy
Representatives from BASC Wales attended the launch of Wales’ Wildlife and Rural Crime Strategy 2025-2028 recently, which outlines six priority areas for tackling rural crime.
Royal Welsh Show launch for project to determine the value of shooting in Wales
A new project to evaluate how much shooting is worth to the Welsh economy, people and environment was launched at the Royal Welsh Show last week.