- Features
Expect the unexpected – a story of two stags
BASC stalking scheme on the Isle of Arran offers a challenge on many levels and this is what makes stalking red deer there so rewarding.
- Latest news
Quality assurance scheme launched for wild venison
Applications opened this week for the British Quality Wild Venison (BQWV) standard, in a drive to build resilience and buyer confidence in the wild venison market.
- Latest news
Deer stalking schemes return
The deer stalking schemes in Arran and Hampshire are back and bookings are open now.
Young Shots Journalists
My first deer stalking experience
Young Shot Journalist Amelia looks back at her first deer stalking experience.
General
This is my rifle
BASC’s James Sutcliffe discusses a growing trend in the shooting world for the use of ‘tactical’ styled rifles in the field.
- Latest news
Covid impact on Scotland’s lowland deer cull revealed
A new survey by the Lowland Deer Network Scotland, supported by BASC, has revealed the stark impact of the pandemic on deer culls in Scotland.
Press release
BASC responds to Action Plan for Animal Welfare
The government has today announced a series of animal welfare policy measures within its ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’, some of which will impact BASC members. Responding to the plan, Caroline Bedell, BASC executive director of conservation, said “BASC is calling on the Government to focus on policies that will Read more…
- Features
Challenges for shooting in animal welfare shake-up
Read Conor O’Gorman’s blog following the inclusion of plans for new animal welfare legislation in the Queen’s speech in parliament yesterday.
- Features
Of Deer and Dog’s Mercury
BASC deer officer Audrey Watson discusses how identifying woodland plant species and assessing damage can help you to carry out successful deer impact assessments.
