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Lack of consultation undermines animal welfare strategy
BASC has criticised the government’s animal welfare strategy for England, warning that a lack of consultation with countryside organisations risks undermining both animal welfare and effective wildlife management.
100,000 signatures secured. What happens now?
Securing 100,000 signatures against proposals to merge shotgun and rifle licensing is a major milestone. As the petition moves to parliament, BASC explains what happens next.
Last chance to win a William Powell shotgun in BASC’s winter gun draw
BASC’s 2025 winter gun draw closes on 31 December. Enter now for your chance to win a William Powell Princeps shotgun worth £11,000.
Buy BASC Wildlife Fund merchandise and win a wildfowling trip
Buy your 2025 BASC Wildlife Fund merchandise and you will be entered into a prize draw for an unforgettable day of wildfowling.
Gamebird release restrictions dropped in latest stage of Natural Environment Bill
Attempts to restrict or licence gamebird release in Scotland have been dropped during the latest stage of the Natural Environment Bill.
BASC at Crufts 2026: Meet the judges
BASC is delighted to announce that Raymond Holt, Jeremy Organ and Megan Fox will judge BASC’s working gundog classes at Crufts 2026.
Last chance to nominate for Eat Game Awards 2026
Eat Game Award nominations close on 14 December, giving you just over a week to put forward the chefs, producers and businesses who champion game on the plate.
Concerns around deer mandatory training borne out in Bill debate
BASC has expressed serious concerns at the current state of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill, following yesterday’s Stage 2 debate.
BASC hosts national-scale briefing for police firearms enquiry officers
BASC’s Martin Parker provided a briefing on sustainable ammunition for more than 100 firearms enquiry officers yesterday, 3 December.