Author name: Felicity Marshall

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You can win big this festive season with BASC’s Fab-yule-us Christmas giveaway.

Labrador

Judging in BASC’s gamekeeper rings at Crufts is a dream for many who have dedicated years to breeding and training working gundogs.

A gundog

Find all the information you need on what to expect from competing in BASC’s working gundog classes at Crufts.

A capercaillie

A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.

Sika deer

BASC has added to its portfolio of deer stalking opportunities for members with the opening of a new scheme in Lancashire.

Roe doe 600

The first of three legislative changes for Scottish deer managers came into force on 21 October 2023, following a Scottish government consultation earlier this year.

A gundog

Within the thousands of dogs which end up in rescue shelters every year, are many who have the potential to find a new life as a working gundog.

Shotgun barrel

If you have been issued with a backdated firearms or shotgun certificate following a delay in your renewal, we’d like to hear from you.

Nick Beavis has been crowned the winner of this year’s BASC .410 World Championships, chalking up a fifth win in the competition.

A fox

The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.