From gravel pit to wildlife haven: Will Garfit’s small shoot story
Artist and author Will Garfit tells how his small shoot turned 69 acres of gravel workings into a haven for 148 bird species and over 460 plants.
Win a Browning 825 Game shotgun in BASC’s spring gun draw
BASC is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 spring gun draw, offering one lucky entrant the chance to win a stunning Browning 825 Game 12-bore over and under shotgun.
The brand-new Browning 825 Game shotgun is worth £2,749, with the winner also receiving an accessories package valued at more than £350.
Designed for game shooting excellence, the Browning 825 Game combines state-of-the-art craftsmanship with timeless style, featuring exquisite game scene engraving and premium grade 5/6 American walnut on the pistol grip and foreend. Engineered for performance and built for elegance, it’s the ideal companion for any discerning shooter.
You can be among the first to own this newly released firearm – whether for your next day in the field or as a prized addition to your collection.
Entering is simple – just visit our competition page here take part today.
Don’t miss your chance to win this remarkable shotgun and accessory bundle by entering before 30 June 2025. The draw is open to UK residents aged 18 and over who hold a valid shotgun certificate and live in England, Wales, or Scotland.
Proceeds from the draw will go towards BASC’s Fighting Fund, which enables BASC to initiate legal challenges to support our members and protect the future of shooting.
Enter now and you could be the proud owner of one of Browning’s most exciting new releases. For full terms and conditions and to enter, head to our competition page.
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The most important thing you can do this month
The government’s review of game shooting closes on 1 November. One email is all it takes. If you haven’t sent yours yet, today is the day to act, says Conor O’Gorman.
BASC request to extend game shooting review rejected
Defra has rejected BASC’s request for more time to respond to its call for evidence on game shooting, leaving participants fewer than three weeks to make their voices heard.
BASC is inviting shoot owners, gamekeepers, shoot captains, and all those affected by changes to gamebird releasing in England to register for a free online webinar.
Taking place on Wednesday 23 April at 7pm, the webinar will explore the recent developments in gamebird releasing regulations announced by Natural England (NE), with insight from BASC’s game and wildlife management, legal and science teams.
The changes mean that all shoots who plan to release gamebirds on or within 500m of Special Protection Areas in England will need an individual licence to do so, with NE advising that not all who apply will be granted a licence.