BASC - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

14/06/2026

Have you got some time on your hands this weekend?

Get those The Game Fair tickets booked!

Remember, BASC members get complimentary entry.

Find out what's on at the biggest celebration of the countryside this year:

The Game Fair is one of the showcase events of the summer and always one of the highlights of the calendar as we celebrate everything that is amazing about the countryside.

13/06/2026

Tick awareness: staying safe in the countryside this summer

BASC’s deer officer James Sutcliffe explains that while small in size, ticks can pose a significant health risk, making awareness and vigilance essential.

For many who spend time in the countryside, ticks are an unwelcome but familiar part of life. Whether encountering them while stalking through bracken, working on the hill, or carefully removing them from a dog after a walk, these tiny parasites are an unpleasant reality of being outdoors.

Read more here:

BASC’s deer officer James Sutcliffe explains that while small in size, ticks can pose a significant health risk, making vigilance essential.

13/06/2026

A Labrador owner whose dog survived an adder bite is urging others to be aware of the risks after a frightening encounter and stresses the importance of lifetime pet insurance for emergency care and unexpected vet bills.

Read more 👉 https://basc.org.uk/adder-bite-prompts-warning-to-dog-owners/

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A Labrador owner whose dog survived an adder bite is urging others to be aware of the risks after a frightening encounter.

12/06/2026

BASC Scotland has submitted proposals to include Scottish wildfowling and gamekeeping in the Scottish living heritage inventory.

The submissions are part of BASC’s ongoing efforts to recognise and celebrate the positive role that shooting plays in sustaining Scotland’s identity and heritage.

Those involved play a key role in shaping Scottish landscapes and caring for the nature found in them.

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BASC Scotland has made submissions for the inclusion of Scottish wildfowling and gamekeeping in the Scottish living heritage inventory.

12/06/2026

BASC is pleased to announce a new partnership with International Sports Brands Ltd, which is providing BASC members with a special discount across the Spika gun safe range.

Spika Safes have fast become one of the most trusted brands in global firearm security. Unrivalled in security, quality, and value, Spika provides secure peace of mind for firearm enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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BASC is pleased to announce a new partnership with International Sports Brands Ltd who are providing BASC members with a special discount across the entire Spika gun safe range. Spika Safes have fast become one of the most trusted brands in global firearm security. Continually developed for over 15....

12/06/2026

From Wrexham to Westminster

Our BASC Wales team recently met Andrew Ranger MP at BASC’s head office, before joining him a few days later at his Wrexham Showcase event in Westminster.

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Following on from a visit to the association's headquarters, the BASC Wales team attended Andrew Ranger MP's Wrexham Showcase event in London.

11/06/2026

Making game cover crops count

Read all about a small DIY game shoot that has maximised its conservation potential in the latest instalment of our Four Seasons campaign.

There is so much that can be said about this inspiring shoot – restoring ancient woodland, planting new woods, ponds and species-rich grassland restoration – but for this case study, the focus is on the shoot’s game cover crops.

Much of the shoot is woodland, so the available space to provide game cover crops was much less than on a typical lowland shoot.

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Jim and Catherine Allsop are committed to nature recovery at the Monk Wood Shoot near Chesterfield – a small DIY game shoot that has maximised its conservation potential.

11/06/2026

🌳Help gather evidence on grey squirrel bark stripping🌳

🥜Grey squirrels cause extensive damage to trees across the UK, but there is still much to learn about where bark stripping occurs and why some woods are affected more than others.

🥜UK Squirrel Accord is asking landowners, woodland managers and volunteers with permission to take part in the Grey Squirrel Activity & Impact Assessment to help build a clearer national picture of bark stripping damage.

Read more on how you can help 👉

UK Squirrel Accord's UK-wide survey assesses the damage caused to trees and woodlands by non-native grey squirrels.

10/06/2026

BASC strongly opposes the government's proposed ban on trail hunting. In addition to prohibiting trail hunting, the proposals would have serious unintended consequences for working dogs across the board.

The current consultation proposals threaten the use of dogs for tracking wounded deer, predator and pest control, gundog training, field trials and vital conservation and wildlife detection work.

You can help to fight the trail hunting ban by doing the following:
✅ Respond to the consultation
✅ Tell Defra why working dogs must not become collateral damage in the proposals
✅ Get your response in before the consultation closes on 18 June

Every response counts. Read more and take action: https://basc.org.uk/trail-hunting-ban-will-have-unintended-consequences-for-working-dogs/

10/06/2026

🔊 Looking for your next challenge?

BASC is recruiting a commercial services coordinator to support our commercial team and help grow the range of benefits and opportunities available to members.

If you're organised, enjoy building relationships and can keep multiple projects on track, this could be the role for you. You'll work with commercial partners, sponsors and colleagues across the association to help develop member offers and support initiatives that deliver real value.

We're keen to hear from people with commercial experience or those who can bring transferable skills and a positive, proactive approach.

📅 Applications close 19 June 2026.

Visit the BASC careers page for full details and to apply 👉

Working for BASC means being part of our fantastic team who deliver a shared vision through their varied experience and skills.