Wales

Welsh MSs recently attended a recent BASC event celebrating game meat, held at Bodysgallen Hall in Llandudno.

A male pheasant

NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.

BASC is considering legal action to challenge the potential licensing of gamebird releasing in Wales from 2025.

Game shooter holding a shotgun

BASC has met key members of North Wales Police Crime Commission and the firearms licensing department to address concerns.

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.

Police

Representatives of four UK police forces met with BASC teams over two days to discuss issues around firearms and firearms licensing.

A male pheasant

BASC has welcomed an announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that is has halted plans to licence the release of gamebirds next season.

A clay trap

Entries are open for this year’s .410 World Championships, sponsored by BASC, taking place at Dovey Valley Shooting Ground on 1 October.