Scotland director Colin Shedden retires
7th July 2023
After 39 years at BASC, director of Scotland Dr Colin Shedden officially retired at the Scottish Game Fair.
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Youngsters develop their countryside skills at the Scottish Game Fair
7th July 2023
More than 140 youngsters took part in the Junior Macnab Challenge at the Scottish Game Fair.
Let’s Learn Moor hits the 10,000 mark
5th July 2023
Lets Learn Moor returns for 2023 this week, bringing with it a significant milestone in its history. Curtis Mossop explains.
Government launches multi-million pound fund to restore wildlife-rich habitats
5th July 2023
BASC is urging members to move quickly to express their interest in the Species Survival Fund for habitat work in England.
BASC meets with Dorset PCC on firearms licensing
3rd July 2023
BASC met with Dorset Police following the force’s decision to suspend its firearm licensing collaboration with Devon and Cornwall Police.
Expect the unexpected – a story of two stags
30th June 2023
BASC stalking scheme on the Isle of Arran offers a challenge on many levels and this is what makes stalking red deer there so rewarding.
New firearms consultation is the most important in 35 years, says BASC
29th June 2023
The shooting community must respond in numbers. Make sure you have your say.
Time running out for shoots following Defra decision, BASC warn
28th June 2023
BASC chief executive Ian Bell has told the Daily Telegraph of the crisis unfolding across the English countryside.
Survey seeks feedback on Scotland’s land use apprenticeships
27th June 2023
Help shape the future of young people in Scotland.
