General Licences 2023
22nd December 2022
Read our update on general licences in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 2023.
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BASC lifts call for restraint on shooting waterfowl across UK
21st December 2022
As a result of the improved weather conditions, BASC has lifted its call for restraint in the shooting of waterfowl in the UK.
What does Boxing Day mean to you?
21st December 2022
Everyone has their own Boxing Day traditions and the shooting community is no different, as BASC regional officer Murray Woodward reveals.
Avian influenza – don’t play politics with gamebird releasing
21st December 2022
Future risk assessments for avian influenza and pheasant releasing must be based on facts and not fiction, says Dr Conor O’Gorman.
Festive feast
21st December 2022
Whether you’re cooking a full Christmas dinner, a few nibbles, or catering for a complete New Year’s Eve party, we’ve got you covered with a selection of recipes.
Searching for wet cats on a grouse moor
20th December 2022
Gareth Dockerty discusses the intrinsic relationship between the health of a moor above ground and what’s going on below the surface.
Why you should enter Crufts 2023
16th December 2022
The thought of entering the BASC gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts may be a daunting one but Brian Twigger explains why it’s worth making the trip.
BASC calls for better Defra engagement on Avian Influenza risk
15th December 2022
BASC is urging Defra to engage better with the shooting sector following the publication of a risk assessment in relation to the release of pheasants and Avian Influenza.
BASC condemns Yorkshire Dales nest incident
15th December 2022
BASC has condemned an incident in the Yorkshire Dales where a nest of hen harrier chicks is suspected of being deliberately destroyed by human activity.
