BASC hit the spot at Countryfile Live
22nd August 2018
More than 800 visitors used shooting simulator at event.
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4,000 scouts and guides try shooting at international jamboree
17th August 2018
BASC coaches gave clay shooting lessons to youngsters at NORJAM 18.
Is grouse shooting really sustainable?
15th August 2018
A year ago I was speaking at a conference in Sheffield about moorland birds, concentrating as you would expect on red grouse. One of the images that I used was from a BASC campaign that proclaimed that grouse shooting was enjoyed by over 40,000 participants.
BASC highlights benefits of grouse shooting to the BBC
14th August 2018
BBC Radio Leeds listeners told shooting sports are a “great leveller” and something anyone can get involved in.
BASC statement on culling of mountain hares
14th August 2018
Generally speaking mountain hares do very well on land managed for grouse shooting and they benefit from the associated habitat management and predator control.
BASC chairman highlights upland conservation in the absence of grouse shooting
13th August 2018
While there is disappointment that people aren’t shooting, the excellent conservation work carried out as a part of grouse shooting will continue.
North Wales Police move towards faster licensing
10th August 2018
Applicants will be able to pay for their firearm/shotgun grants and renewals online.
BASC on the BBC
10th August 2018
BBC Radio Lancashire listeners heard that a number of shoots were being called off to allow grouse numbers to recover from the effects of this year’s weather.
