BASC - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

25/09/2025

Children from a primary school in Wrexham got involved in practical conservation by building BASC bird boxes for their local area.

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Children at a North Wales school have been getting involved in practical conservation by building BASC bird boxes for their local area.

25/09/2025

Whether you’re a seasoned game shooter, enjoy smashing clays, or someone who likes days at the range, there’s one piece of shooting kit that matters above all others – hearing protection.

Read our rundown and recommendations ⬇️

Hearing protection is not a luxury accessory, it is an essential piece of kit for safeguarding your hearing for years to come.

24/09/2025

We're at the Yorkshire Shooting Show & Game Fair this weekend.

Join us on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September at Doncaster Racecourse.

BASC members get a £5 discount when paying on the day and presenting a valid membership card.

24/09/2025

Looking for a new and delicious way to serve partridge?

Try this! Partridge with a Mexican twist, featuring fresh mango salsa, melted cheese and a lightly spiced filling, all inside a warm tortilla.

A delicious way to serve partridges with a Mexican twist- lovely fresh mango salsa, melted cheese and lightly spiced partridge inside a warm tortilla is perfect family food.

23/09/2025

More than 200 people joined a rural reception, hosted by BASC and the Angling Trust, during the Liberal Democrats Autumn Conference in Bournemouth yesterday. Speakers at the reception included Alistair Carmichael MP, who is also chair of the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee.

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More than 200 people attended a rural reception hosted by BASC and the Angling Trust at the Liberal Democrats Autumn Conference.

23/09/2025

What qualities does a gamekeeper look for in his gundogs and what breeds does he choose? Joe Reilly speaks to David Rankin, a keeper in Scotland, about the vital roles his dogs play in helping him do his job.

Find out more in volume VII issue III of Gundog Journal.
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📸 Joe Reilly and Louise Allen

22/09/2025

Around 180 children from primary schools in West Sussex enjoyed lessons outdoors on a recent nature day hosted by BASC and Countryside Learning.

John Galvin, headteacher of Petworth School, said: “Our children found the whole experience wonderful. They thrived with the hands-on activities, the experts presenting and the learning was accessible for all... This is a learning opportunity which every school should grab with both hands.” Find out more ⬇️

Pupils from six Sussex schools enjoyed lessons outdoors on a nature day hosted by BASC and Countryside Learning.

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

BASC members can save even more than usual on the all-new Ranger PHEV...

Want to know more? Visit https://bit.ly/48C2ooE (*T&Cs apply)

21/09/2025

🦆Duck nest tube users – we need your data🦆

Have you got any duck nest tubes installed on your land? Share your results with the Waterfowlers’ Network and help build vital knowledge on nesting success.

What's even better – if you complete the form by Friday 26 September, you will be entered into an exclusive BASC prize draw to win a Zeiss Secacam 3.

Just tick the box at the bottom of the form: https://ow.ly/P0ab50WZgCs

21/09/2025

Are you looking for a BASC Women in Shooting event near you?

Take a look at up coming events: https://ow.ly/rPkC50WZk1X..

20/09/2025

In the early days of the wildfowling season, getting your kit right can make the difference between a fruitful visit to the marsh and an uncomfortable expedition, as Chris Wright knows from experience.

Getting your wildfowling kit right can make the difference between a fruitful visit to the marsh and an uncomfortable expedition.