New country officer for BASC Scotland
1st February 2022
BASC Scotland has appointed Nick Raby, former manager of Gleneagles Shooting and Fishing School, as its new country officer.
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Duck Nest Monitoring Project
31st January 2022
The Duck Nest Monitoring Project enjoyed a successful year in 2021; find out how you can get involved, including our calendar of what to do and when.
BASC statement on Nottingham Magistrates Court sentencing
28th January 2022
Read BASC’s statement in response to the sentencing at Nottingham Magistrates Court today.
Winners announced for BASC Ladies’ 2021 Star of Shooting Awards
26th January 2022
The three winners of the 2021 BASC Ladies’ Star of Shooting Awards have been announced.
Shotgun Coach Award Foundation Day
26th January 2022
The Shotgun Coach Award Foundation Day is a one-day course for those interested in progressing towards becoming an accredited BASC Shotgun Coach.
Freezing game
26th January 2022
Read our ten golden rules when it comes to freezing game, ensuring you’ll have wild produce to enjoy long after the shooting season ends.
What future for National Parks?
25th January 2022
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman looks at the government’s proposals to ‘improve’ England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Improvements made to firearms licensing service
20th January 2022
Following pressure from BASC, MPs and press coverage, several police firearms licensing departments have started accepting grant applications again.
Questions of sentience
19th January 2022
What does the most recent parliamentary stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill mean for sustainable shooting?
