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
Check, Clean, Dry – simple steps for wildfowlers to protect wetlands
Learn how the Check, Clean, Dry approach can help wildfowlers prevent the spread of invasive non-native species and aquatic diseases between wetlands.
Three steps in the fight against invasive species
Ian Danby covers the strategies for controlling invasive non-native species in the UK and the vital role of shooting in executing the steps involved.
Recording birds, butterflies and invertebrates in game cover crops
Game cover crops are full of wildlife, but how can you prove it? BASC’s Ian Danby shares some ideas on how to show the biodiversity on your shoot.
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The latest news from BASC
Latest Home Office figures demonstrate the need for firearms licensing reform, says BASC
BASC has renewed its call for the creation of a single firearms licensing authority to remove the ‘postcode lottery’ for certificate holders in England and Wales.
BASC at The Game Fair 2026
BASC is gearing up for another major presence at The Game Fair, with an expanded stand, interactive experiences and expert-led demonstrations.
BASC experts brief parliamentarians on deer management and sustainable shooting
BASC recently addressed the APPG for Shooting and Conservation, providing updates on key issues affecting sustainable shooting in the UK.