Deer stalking schemes return
20th April 2022
The deer stalking schemes in Arran and Hampshire are back and bookings are open now.
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National Parks must put communities first
19th April 2022
BASC has emphasised the importance of sustainable shooting in our response to a Defra consultation on National Parks and AONBs.
Lobby your Northern Ireland election candidates
19th April 2022
BASC’s online election platform allows shooters to contact their local NI Assembly candidates ahead of the election on 5 May.
Sure-footed: When four legs are better than four wheels
14th April 2022
ATV’s may be quicker at getting deer off the hill, but there is still a place for the Highland pony as a key resource for stalkers.
Splitting hares
14th April 2022
Like buses, we have been waiting years for a formal population estimate of the Peak District mountain hare, and then two show up at once.
Defra Green Paper offers opportunities for shooting
12th April 2022
As part of the Government’s ambitions to restore nature and halt the biodiversity declines by 2030, Defra are currently consulting on both nature recovery and environmental targets.
Scurry League returns at the Kelmarsh Show
12th April 2022
The BASC Scurry League returns this weekend at the Kelmarsh Show, which takes place on Easter Sunday and Monday.
Clarity sought on Welsh Government position on country sports
8th April 2022
BASC has sought clarification of the Welsh Government’s position on country sport through Samuel Kurtz MS.
Northern Ireland shooting organisations aim to improve firearms licensing
8th April 2022
Northern Ireland’s largest shooting and countryside organisations have joined forces to help improve firearms licensing.
