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BASC statement on the UK leaving the EU

24th June 2016

BASC’s role is to ensure that shooting and conservation flourish whatever the political or economic circumstances.

Deer stalkers raise £5,000 for charity at ‘biggest ever’ gathering

23rd June 2016

More than £5,000 was raised for charity at what is thought to have been the biggest ever gathering of deer stalkers in England and Wales.

BASC takes gold in international shooting competition

21st June 2016

A team made up of a member of BASC staff, a BASC council member and two BASC members took gold in an international shooting competition on Jersey.

New BASC chairman and vice-chairman elected following AGM

20th June 2016

Peter Glenser was elected as chairman of BASC at a council meeting following the association’s Annual General Meeting in Chester on Saturday 18th June.

Water voles leave their mark on Llyn Peninsula

17th June 2016

BASC has discovered more signs of water voles on the Llyn Peninsula during surveys this summer. Feeding piles and burrows have been found along quieter stretches of the Geirch river, which supports the belief that control of the non-native North American mink is having a positive impact on water vole

BASC welcomes Merseyside Police to Marford Mill

16th June 2016

BASC’s conservation work was highlighted to the Merseyside Police firearms licensing team during a recent visit to the association’s headquarters.

Charity Commission responds to BASC complaint on LACS video

15th June 2016

THE Charity Commission has confirmed it will seek a response from the League Against Cruel Sports to BASC’s complaint about its latest extremist video.