Defra launches England Deer Management Strategy consultation
5th August 2022
The month-long consultation seeks views on recommendations to tackle the growing deer population in England.
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Fantastic wildfowling opportunities at Lindisfarne
5th August 2022
It’s all change at Lindisfarne this season with a new warden but there are several ways you can experience wildfowling there.
Tougher sentencing to tackle illegal hare coursing
4th August 2022
Tough new measures, that have come into force in England and Wales, have been welcomed by BASC.
Nature Recovery needs shooting’s input
3rd August 2022
After speaking at a recent conference on Nature Recovery Ian Danby looks at why shooting is key to any success they might have going forward.
Experiencing wildfowling for the first time
3rd August 2022
Tim Webster was the lucky winner of last year’s Lindisfarne auction, as it was his first time on the estuary, he wanted to share his experience.
Game Fair 2022 all wrapped up
2nd August 2022
More than 30,000 BASC members visited this year’s Game Fair while over 1,000 dogs were put to the test in the Scurry League.
Lytham and District Wildfowling Association receives Stanley Duncan Conservation trophy
31st July 2022
BASC’s annual honours and awards recognise and reward the hard work of people within the shooting community who strive to make a difference.
HRH The Princess Royal presents awards at The Game Fair
28th July 2022
The Princess Royal presented the BASC Prince Philip Distinguished Service Awards to Jonathan Young and Collin Teago at the Game Fair today.
Leaflet launched offering mental health support to firearms licence holders
28th July 2022
The leaflet aims to highlight the support that is available to certificate holders and encourages those who need help to seek it.
