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Government review reinforces essential role of shooting in nature recovery
The Environmental Improvement Plan review provides a timely opportunity to underline the vital contribution shooting makes to national nature recovery ambitions.
Award recognises BASC’s ongoing work against rural crime
BASC’s Glynn Evans has received a lifetime achievement award for his work in the battle against wildlife crime.
Conservation in action newsletter – Autumn/Winter 2025
Read our latest update on BASC conservation projects, including how you, your shoot or club can get involved.
HMICFRS survey update
If you’re a member in England and Wales you will be receiving a new link from us to complete the HMICFRS survey – please do not share this wider.
What could moving Section 2 licensing to Section 1 mean for you?
If the Government moves Section 2 licensing (shotguns) to Section 1 (rifles), what could it mean for you?
Do the right thing for deer management, conservation and rural jobs, BASC tells MSPs
BASC has called on MSPs back a series of crucial amendments to the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
Make your voice heard in the HMICFRS firearms licensing survey
If you have renewed your certificate or applied for a grant in the past two years, complete the HMICFRS firearms licensing survey by 5 December.
Entries open for BASC’s working dog classes at Crufts 2026
Entries are now open for BASC’s working gundog classes at Crufts 2026, taking place on Gundog Day, Sunday 8 March.
Natural England publishes update on 2026 general licences
Natural England has updated its plans to issue the 2026 general licences GL40–42 for the control of wild birds in England.