Be the voice of shooting.
On 4 September, Defra opened a call for evidence on every aspect of game shooting in England. The window for submissions has now closed.
More than 26,000 people copied in BASC with their responses to Defra’s game shooting review that took place from 4 September to 1 November 2026.
Others sent their responses in the post or completed Defra’s online survey form. Many people spread the word to their contacts via email, WhatsApp groups and other social media networks. Some recorded motivational videos.
On social media, BASC’s campaign received 3.7 million views and 175,000 engagements.
To everyone who got involved in myriad ways — thank you — you are a champion for shooting.
Thank you to everyone who emailed Defra in response to the call for evidence.
Whether you rear birds, manage land, beat, pick up, shoot or run a business for which game shooting provides a vital income, by sending your experiences to Defra, you have made your voice heard. don’t make their experiences heard.
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