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Conservation in action newsletter – Autumn/Winter 2025
Read our latest update on BASC conservation projects, including how you, your shoot or club can get involved.
HMICFRS survey update
If you’re a member in England and Wales you will be receiving a new link from us to complete the HMICFRS survey – please do not share this wider.
What could moving Section 2 licensing to Section 1 mean for you?
If the Government moves Section 2 licensing (shotguns) to Section 1 (rifles), what could it mean for you?
Do the right thing for deer management, conservation and rural jobs, BASC tells MSPs
BASC has called on MSPs back a series of crucial amendments to the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
Make your voice heard in the HMICFRS firearms licensing survey
If you have renewed your certificate or applied for a grant in the past two years, complete the HMICFRS firearms licensing survey by 5 December.
Entries open for BASC’s working dog classes at Crufts 2026
Entries are now open for BASC’s working gundog classes at Crufts 2026, taking place on Gundog Day, Sunday 8 March.
Natural England publishes update on 2026 general licences
Natural England has updated its plans to issue the 2026 general licences GL40–42 for the control of wild birds in England.
Video story: On point
Watch our new film to learn how one of our oldest gundog breeds remains unmatched for modern grouse shooting and moorland management.
BASC announced as official partner of The Stalking Show
BASC has agreed a new three-year partnership with The Stalking Show, which will be held at Staffordshire County Showground on 11-12 April 2026.