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A deer antler on a table

BASC remains vehemently opposed to the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill.

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BASC has issued a statement in response to the coroner publishing a report into the Keyham shootings.

Crufts winner

A Welsh springer spaniel has been crowned overall winner of the BASC gamekeepers’ classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2023.

Marnie Lovejoy

BASC gave evidence on behalf of shooting and conservation to a government committee on post-Brexit environmental laws.

A child at Crufts

Gundog Day kicks off Crufts 2023 tomorrow, with BASC’s gamekeeper rings hosting 20 classes for working dogs at the world’s biggest dog show.

A countryside landscape

Voting is now open for this year’s BASC Council election, with 12 candidates standing for election to two national seats.

A woodcock

A debate held in Parliament yesterday on the shooting season for woodcock saw MPs push back on claims made under a petition instigated by Wild Justice.

If you’re a gamekeeper using professional rodenticides, read the open letter from the Chair of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use.

Grouse butts

The introduction of grouse licensing proposals will not be slowed by the selection of Scotland’s new First Minister, says BASC’s Peter Clark.

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The significant reliance that some firearms licensing departments have on issuing temporary permits has been reported on by The Times.