BASC Women in Shooting

23/10/2026

An ecology student with a passion for birds and fungi has been awarded the 2026 BASC Wildlife Fund David Gray Conservation Scholarship, which supports the next generation of conservationists.

Willow Bloomfield is already training as a bird ringer and carrying out survey work alongside her degree at University Centre Sparsholt.

Read more 👇
https://basc.org.uk/basc-wildlife-fund-scholarship-recipient-2026

Willow Bloomfield, a first-year ecology student and New Forest commoner, has been awarded the BASC Wildlife Fund Scholarship for 2026.

10/10/2026

A right royal celebration in the uplands...

Last week, BASC's Patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined 167 children from five Lancashire primary schools to experience first-hand what Let's Learn Moor delivers.

A huge thank you to Grosvenor's Abbeystead Estate, Forest of Bowland Moorland Group, Countryside Learning, Lancashire Police, Wyre Rivers Trust, Field & Fell and L&A Dent Game Dealers for their support in making this special celebratory event happen.

Let’s Learn Moor is a collaborative educational project overseen by BASC and funded by BASC’s Legacy Fund. Events run annually in July and are facilitated by the Regional Moorland Groups and private estates across northern England, with the support of more than 50 other partners.

Read the full story:

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined 167 pupils from Lancashire primary schools to mark the tenth anniversary of Let's Learn Moor.

01/10/2026

The most important conversation you’ll have this season.

As we mark the start of the pheasant season, the chatter in shoot rooms, gun buses, 4x4s and beaters’ wagons will carry on as it always has. However, this year, there is an important extra conversation you need to have.

Amid all the catchups and chats to come, telling people about Defra’s call for evidence and the threat it poses to shooting is the most important conversation you’ll have.

BASC’s Gareth Dockerty explains more in his latest blog: https://basc.org.uk/the-most-important-conversation-youll-have-this-season/

BASC's Gareth Dockerty discusses the social connections we make in the field and asks you to fight for the future of game shooting.

30/09/2026

You only have until November 1 to submit your evidence on the benefits of game shooting to Defra. Share your own experiences today.

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16/09/2026

A BASC Women in Shooting Day proved a hit in Northern Ireland on Saturday. 🎯

Held at Sperrin Sporting Ranges in Draperstown, the event saw attendees try everything from air ri**es to large-calibre centrefire ri**es, supervised by experienced instructors.

BASC NI director Tommy Mayne praised the standard of shooting and the relaxed, confidence-building atmosphere on the day.

Thanks to Lavin Guns for sponsoring, and to our volunteers and safety staff. 👏

Full story 👇
https://basc.org.uk/women-in-shooting-day-proves-a-hit-in-northern-ireland/

BASC Northern Ireland’s Women in Shooting day welcomed women to Sperrin Sporting Ranges to try a range of ri**es with one-to-one support.

10/09/2026

BASC's chief executive, Ian Bell, launches a rallying call to action for the shooting community.

Make no mistake, Defra’s call for evidence is a fight for the future of shooting. If we do nothing, keep our heads down, we hand victory to those who seek to damage our way of life.

Be the voice of shooting 👇
basc.org.uk/thevoiceofshooting

01/09/2026

"I learned about the many benefits of wildfowling. It’s one of the most sustainable ways to eat meat, and with my interest in cooking, I enjoyed learning about the ways that the wildfowlers and their families use the meat – with absolutely nothing going to waste."

To celebrate the start of the wildfowling season, read all about BASC Council member Lydia Castellano's first foray onto the foreshore.

https://basc.org.uk/finding-my-feet-on-the-foreshore/

BASC Council member Lydia Castellano reflects on her first wildfowling trip and pays tribute to the people who made it memorable.

26/08/2026

Your learning. Your pace. Your journey.

The BASC DSC1 online theory course is built to fit around you, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere, at a pace that works for you.

Whether you’re fitting your learning around work, family or time in the field, you can access the course when it suits you best.

Start your DSC1 journey today.

Enrol here: https://ow.ly/EOUp50ZASqC

20/08/2026

Looking to take the next step in your deer management journey?

BASC’s DSC1 online theory course covers deer management, legislation, safety and much more, with the flexibility to study at your own pace and around any existing commitments.

Whether you’re just starting out or building on your experience, it’s a great way to take the next step.

Enrol today: https://ow.ly/MUek50ZASlt

12/08/2026

Happy 12 August to all who celebrate.

As the grouse season gets under way, take a look at this teaser trailer for our film 'On Point'.

The full film can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSs86yAx2Rw