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Vote for the Eat Game Awards Champion of Champions
Cast your vote in the 2026 Eat Game Awards and help decide who will be crowned this year’s Champion of Champions.
Conservation in action – Winter 2025/26
Read our latest update on BASC conservation projects, including how you, your shoot or club can get involved.
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman wins Media Contributor of the Year award
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman was named Media Contributor of the Year at the NEC Birmingham over the weekend.
Don’t miss BASC Scotland’s Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management Day
Book your place for BASC Scotland’s Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management Day, being held at Scone Palace on 23 March 2026.
Sporting rates relief change welcome but falls short, says BASC
The Scottish Government has amended its approach to sporting rates relief, which BASC describes as a step towards addressing concerns raised by the sector.
BASC pays tribute to Christopher Graffius
BASC has today paid tribute to Christopher Graffius, who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness.
BASC briefs MPs at APPG ahead of firearms licensing debate
BASC is briefing MPs ahead of the debate on the petition against proposals to make shotguns subject to the same licensing rules as rifles.
BASC highlights importance of partnership working at national poaching conference
BASC stressed the importance of partnership working in tackling poaching and rural crime at the Poaching Tactical Delivery Group Conference.
Shooting’s key role in delivering Defra’s grey squirrel policy
BASC has welcomed a new government policy paper, in which the shooting community is a key partner for red squirrel recovery and woodland health.