The conviction of a former gamekeeper for illegally poisoning birds of prey has been welcomed by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Allen Lambert, a former gamekeeper from Norfolk, has been convicted of killing 10 buzzards and a sparrowhawk. He will be sentenced Read more…
The importance of shooting to the rural economy and in particular tourism has been highlighted by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Liz Truss MP. She was speaking at the rural reception hosted by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Angling Trust Read more…
A teenager from Hampshire has become the BASC .410 World Champion. Seventeen-year-old Connor Gorsuch achieved a score of 49 out of a possible 50 points to become the winner of the junior class and the overall winner of the competition. The event was held at the Mid Wales Shooting Centre Read more…
The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has expressed its disappointment and concern at the apparent loss of contact with two satellite-tagged hen harrier chicks in Lancashire. BASC is urging all parties to exercise a pragmatic, common sense and evidence-based approach in support of the investigation. Speculation is both unhelpful and may be counterproductive.
Firearms licensing fees must be set on the basis of sound evidence and due process in line with the principles of better regulation and Treasury guidelines according to the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has suggested that an increase in fees could “help to save” the jobs of one thousand police officers.
Steve Blackwell from Lancashire and his springer spaniel Tyke won this year’s BASC Chudleys scurry league final at the Midland Game Fair. This year’s competition has proved the most popular so far with more than 1,500 entrants taking part in 89 qualifying scurries at 11 game fairs across the country. One hundred and nine people gained points in the league with the top 20 competing at Weston Park.
The value of shooting has been praised by shadow Labour ministers at the rural reception hosted by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Angling Trust at the Labour Party Conference in Manchester. Angela Smith MP, the Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, praised the Read more…
Ashley Fox MEP visited a Bristol clay shooting ground to find out more about shooting and the wider role it plays in the South West Economy. Mr Fox visited Braces where he met representatives of the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), and was Read more…
Following the independence referendum BASC Scotland has pledged to work with the Scottish Government to ensure shooting continues to be supported and encouraged. Shooting makes a positive and important contribution to Scotland and benefits the economy, tourism, conservation and the social landscape.
