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BASC initiates legal action against Natural England over gamebird licensing
BASC has begun legal proceedings against Natural England by issuing a Pre-Action Protocol letter regarding its handling of the licensing regime for gamebird releasing.
BASC attends launch of Welsh wildlife and rural crime strategy
Representatives from BASC Wales attended the launch of Wales’ Wildlife and Rural Crime Strategy 2025-2028 recently, which outlines six priority areas for tackling rural crime.
Royal Welsh Show launch for project to determine the value of shooting in Wales
A new project to evaluate how much shooting is worth to the Welsh economy, people and environment was launched at the Royal Welsh Show last week.
BASC’s top honours awarded at The Game Fair
BASC celebrated the remarkable achievements of individuals and organisations at its annual honours and awards ceremony earlier today at The Game Fair.
BASC launches new social media guide
BASC’s new social media guide is designed to help you share your passion online in a way that promotes understanding, respect and highlights the benefits shooting delivers.
Watch: Game for racing
Watch what happened when we cooked a game breakfast for the team at the yard of top National Hunt racehorse trainer, Fergal O’Brien.
BASC publishes most comprehensive firearms licensing report to date
BASC has published a major new report reviewing the performance of police firearms licensing departments in England and Wales.
MP visits wildfowlers championing conservation
Charlotte Cane MP gained an insight into wildfowl conservation and habitat management during a recent visit to the Ouse Washes.
Minister hails £246m natural capital contribution from Scottish shooting
Scotland’s shooting sector delivers more than £246 million in annual natural capital benefits, according to a new report launched by BASC at the Scottish Game Fair on 4 July.