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BASC statement in response to sentencing of Nicholas Prosper
BASC has issued a response to the sentencing of Nicholas Prosper and the subsequent statement by the Home Secretary.

BASC set to hold first southern gamekeepers’ conference in Devon
Get in touch with our team to book your place for the BASC Southern Gamekeepers’ Conference at the Great Fulford Estate on 28 March.

‘Pride and passion’ of gamekeepers praised by MP at BASC northern conference
The vital role of gamekeepers was at the heart of discussions at this year’s BASC Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference at the Swinton Park Hotel.

Dark Angel steps into the spotlight
A flat coated retriever Barney was crowned overall winner of BASC’s gamekeeper classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2025.

Voting open in this year’s BASC Council elections
Voting is now open in the 2025 BASC Council elections, providing members with the opportunity to influence the Association’s future direction.

A triumph for BASC’s Legacy Sponsorship Programme
BASC-sponsored shooter Bethany Norton has kicked off 2025 in style by securing silver at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Competing at Crufts: what to expect
Heading to Crufts next week? Here’s all the information you need on what to expect from competing in BASC’s working gundog classes.

Five years on: sustaining the transition away from lead
Five years on, Terry Behan reflects on what has been achieved by the voluntary transition away from lead shot and single use plastics for live quarry shooting.

Government’s decision unnecessary and an erosion of civil liberties, says BASC
BASC has criticised the government’s decision to grant police automatic powers of entry into the homes of firearms certificate holders.