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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.
Peter Swann recognised with BASC Special Presentation Award
Peter Swann has received a BASC Special Presentation Award in recognition of more than 15 years of service to Woodhouse Gun Club.
BASC warns minister against shotgun–firearms licensing merger
BASC met the new Policing Minister to raise concerns affecting the shooting community, including a forthcoming consultation on plans to merge shotgun and firearms licensing.
BASC members among the winners of new UK conservation awards
The winners of the Schöffel Countryside Awards, which reward dedication to wildlife management and conservation, have been announced.
Wildfire commitments welcomed, but muirburn licensing issues remain, says BASC
BASC Scotland has welcomed ‘sensible’ steps to tackle wildfires from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity Jim Fairlie MSP.
Duck nest monitoring prize draw winner 2025
Each year, we draw a prize winner for BASC’s duck nest monitoring project to recognise the efforts of our members in supporting wild duck populations.