Time to change your approach, BASC warns RSPB
14th March 2023
In an open letter to the RSPB chair, BASC calls out the RSPB’s “increasingly negative” public attitude towards sustainable shooting.
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Reigniting the arms of old
13th March 2023
Michael Hunting describes the thrill of using historical arms on the modern range.
The power of friendship
13th March 2023
Two ‘besties’ stole the show at Crufts when they took part in BASC’s Young Handlers classes at the world’s biggest dog show last week.
The nose has it
11th March 2023
It is a pleasure to share the company of a dog when stalking deer, but our four-legged friends are far from nice-to-have accessories, says Rod Greenwood.
BASC statement in response to Keyham coroner’s report
10th March 2023
BASC has issued a statement in response to the coroner publishing a report into the Keyham shootings.
Peri and River sail to success at Crufts
10th March 2023
A Welsh springer spaniel has been crowned overall winner of the BASC gamekeepers’ classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2023.
Six unmissable things to see and do at the Northern Shooting Show
10th March 2023
BASC members are eligible for complimentary entry to the Northern Shooting Show, which takes place in Harrogate on 6-7 May.
BASC gives evidence to government committee
9th March 2023
BASC gave evidence on behalf of shooting and conservation to a government committee on post-Brexit environmental laws.
A sense of belonging
8th March 2023
In honour of International Women’s Day, we share Georgina Roberts’ story and vision to help increase female participation in shooting sports.
