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Gloucestershire firearms grant applications to resume after BASC pressure
Gloucestershire firearms licensing procedures have taken a significant step forward following sustained pressure from BASC.

BASC response to threatened ban on driven grouse shooting
BASC is urging supporters of sustainable shooting to take immediate action in response to a Wild Justice petition calling for a ban on grouse shooting.

Scottish secondary school students get stuck in to game
BASC Scotland director Peter Clark recently joined Tayside and Grampian Moorland Group coordinator Deirdre Falconer to showcase game to local school pupils.

BASC-sponsored awards presented to top class students
The prestigious awards seek to honour outstanding students on further and higher education land-based courses in the UK.

Get set for Christmas with BASC’s Pheastive competition
One lucky winner will take home almost £3,500 worth of fantastic prizes, just in time for Christmas.

Entries open for BASC’s working dog classes at Crufts 2025
Entries are now open for BASC’s working dog classes at Crufts 2025, held in the historic gamekeepers’ rings on Gundog Day, 8 March.

NatureScot Species Licensing Review – make your voice heard
BASC is asking all members in Scotland to complete the NatureScot Species Licensing Review questionnaire before closing date on 20 November.

Gloucestershire Constabulary suspends certificate grants
BASC has accused Gloucestershire Constabulary of failing to fulfil a statutory duty by suspending firearm certificate grants.

Cook up a storm for Great British Game Week
Fancy a venison steak sandwich for lunch, or sticky pheasant bites for dinner? Check out our new recipes from Eat Game.