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Scottish Conservative Conference: ‘become true allies of rural Scotland’, says BASC
BASC urged MSPs to show a strong political voice for rural Scotland at last week’s Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party Conference.
UK’s largest upland education initiative gears up for 2025
Let’s Learn Moor, which runs from 23 June – 4 July, will see children from more than 70 schools visit upland locations across the north of England.
Win a Stoke Edith shoot day by taking part in GunsOnPegs Census 2025
By taking part in the 2025 GunsOnPegs Census, you’ll have the chance to win two pegs on a 150-bird day at the spectacular Stoke Edith shoot in Herefordshire.
BASC welcomes government announcement on sound moderators
Following years of lobbying, BASC has welcomed the Government’s decision to remove the licensing requirement for sound moderators.
Reassurances given but work still to do following policing minister meeting
The Home Office minister responsible for firearms licensing last week addressed a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on shooting and conservation.
Wash wildfowling clubs recognised for their conservation work
Wildfowling clubs on the Wash have been praised for their commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship.
BASC initiates legal action against Defra over GL45 decision
BASC has begun legal proceedings against Defra by issuing a Pre-Action Protocol letter regarding the decision not to reissue GL45 for 2025.
Simulated game day kicks off Welsh Women in Shooting programme
A group of enthusiastic shots enjoyed a simulated game day at F&T Sporting to kick off the BASC Wales Women in Shooting 2025 programme.
BASC leads the fight for driven grouse shooting ahead of debate
BASC is leading the fight for driven grouse shooting ahead of a parliamentary debate on 30 June on calls to ban it.
