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Key providers achieve accreditation for British Quality Wild Venison assurance scheme
Three top UK venison producers have now received accreditation from the British Quality Wild Venison (BQWV) assurance scheme.

New legislation on zombie-style knives and machetes: what you need to know
Zombie-style knives and machetes will be added to the list of prohibited weapons under The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order.

BASC welcomes Scottish deer pilot scheme, but more incentivisation required
Two pilot schemes aimed at deer managers have launched in Scotland, but BASC has urged the Scottish government to do more to incentivise the sector.

Tony Singh serves up grouse to mark the start of the season
Top TV chef Tony Singh MBE celebrates the start of the grouse season with a spin on a traditional North East dish.

BASC’s work with Cumbria police leads to reduction in backlog
The force has announced that it has successfully cleared a backlog of 1,795 non-complex firearm applications.

Official Game Fair charities benefit from huge donations thanks to visitors
The Game Fair has announced the final amount raised for its joint official charities, The Country Food Trust and Tackling Minds, totalled £12,034.

The Game Fair that had it all
BASC’s central regional director Lewis Thornley reflects on an outstanding return to Blenheim Palace for the Game Fair this year.

Greater Exmoor Shoots Association joins Aim to Sustain assurance scheme
Twenty shoots who are members of the Greater Exmoor Shoots Association (GESA) have joined the Aim to Sustain Game Assurance Scheme.

Amber Rutter shoots her way to silver
Team GB’s Amber Rutter said it was a “dream” to clinch Olympic silver in the skeet final, despite being denied a chance of gold in the shoot-off.