BASC media
BASC’s media team are responsible for representing shooting and the organisation to the press. We also work to inform, educate and entertain BASC members and non-members through a range of channels.
What we do
Our media team work alongside BASC regional representatives and subject-matter experts to provide informed commentary and interviews on key issues, for both national and local media outlets.
Find out more about what we do below and how we are constantly striving to support shooting, our members and the rural communities by giving them a voice.
If you have a story or potential feature, please email media@basc.org.uk – we would love to hear from you.
For journalist enquiries, contact our press office during office hours on 01244 573 052, or outside office hours on 07970 096 554.
Latest BASC features

Celebrating wetlands and wildfowl
In honour of World Wetlands Day, we discuss some of the wetlands projects supports by BASC and the BASC Wildlife Fund.

What’s next for deer management in Scotland?
With proposals for major changes in deer management in sight, BASC Scotland director, Peter Clark, reflects on the latest developments.

Why the extra 20 days?
BASC member Gethin Jones explains why wildfowlers can enjoy an extra 20 days of shooting after the game shooters have put away their guns.
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The latest news from BASC

BASC gift gives young filmmakers a boost
BASC has donated camera equipment to a charity which provides filmmaking training for young people in South Wales.

New guide promotes firearms safety and mental health awareness
The National Police Chiefs’ Council has launched a new guide to support firearms certificate holders experiencing poor mental health.

Book tickets for the BASC National Wildfowling Conference
Tickets are on sale for BASC’s National Wildfowling Conference, which takes place at the Crowne Plaza, Birmingham NEC, on 29 March 2025.