BASC - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

02/08/2026

For many country sports enthusiasts, completing a Macnab is the ultimate challenge: taking a red deer, catching salmon on the fly and shooting a brace of grouse in a single day.

This September, Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire will introduce its own version with a Yorkshire twist.

Find out more 👇
https://basc.org.uk/swinton-puts-a-yorkshire-twist-on-the-macnab/

Completing a Macnab is the ultimate challenge for many shooters. Swinton Estate offers the chance to take it on with a Yorkshire twist.

02/08/2026

Too hot for a Sunday roast?

How about a Sunday salad?

Check out this recipe for Asian Venison Salad from Eat Game.

A really quick healthy and tasty dish for either a light lunch or luxurious starter

01/08/2026

The Royal Welsh Show provides a platform for us to engage with politicians and stakeholders who shape the future of shooting and conservation in Wales.

This year, the BASC Wales team met ministers, MSs and MPs from across the political spectrum, along with representatives from Natural Resources Wales.

Find out more 👇

BASC's Steve Griffiths discusses The Royal Welsh Show as a platform to engage with politicians and stakeholders in Wales.

01/08/2026

📣 August's podcast is now live!

Tom Evans heads to the Yorkshire Moors for Let's Learn Moor, a unique day where classrooms are swapped for hands-on experiences in moorland management.

Listen now on our website or podcast platforms 👇
https://basc.org.uk/podcast/

31/07/2026

Scotland’s wildfire wake-up call

As another major wildfire burns in the Cairngorms, BASC Scotland director Peter Clark explains that preventing large-scale fires must begin long before the first flame appears.

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As another major wildfire burns in the Cairngorms, BASC Scotland director Peter Clark explains that preventing large-scale fires must begin long before the first flame appears.

31/07/2026

😱 Can you believe it’s already been a week since Day 1 of The Game Fair?

125,000 people entered the gates of Ragley Hall this year, a third of them taking advantage of complimentary entry for BASC members.

Meeting members new and old, introducing people to shooting, and sharing what wild game can do – plus lots, lots more – makes The Game Fair a highlight of our year.

Find out more about the weekend 👇
https://basc.org.uk/basc-celebrates-a-standout-game-fair-2026

30/07/2026

We’ve written to Defra Secretary of State Dame Angela Eagle, seeking a meeting on matters including licensing uncertainty ahead of the coming season.

Full story via Shooting Times & Country Magazine 👇

New Defra Secretary Angela Eagle has inherited one of shooting's biggest unresolved issues.

BASC has called for an early meeting to discuss the licensing uncertainty affecting this season after the High Court's ruling on Natural England. What would you want on the agenda?

Read the full story: www.shootinguk.co.uk/news/angela-eagle-environment-secretary

30/07/2026

🦆 What can you learn from those who manage habitat for wildfowl?

Practitioners from across the UK are sharing what has worked on their ground, from creating better habitat to monitoring duck nests. Their experience could help shape yours.

Read more 👇
https://basc.org.uk/ducking-the-guesswork/

What can you learn from people already managing habitat for wildfowl? We've gathered experiences from people across the UK to share with you.

29/07/2026

🎉 BASC celebrates a standout Game Fair 2026

As the main sponsor of The Game Fair, our teams welcomed tens of thousands of members who attended using complimentary BASC entry. They were among 125,000 people who visited the show this year overall.

Find out more 👇
https://basc.org.uk/basc-celebrates-a-standout-game-fair-2026

BASC has wrapped up a packed three days at the 68th Game Fair, welcoming members to its main stand and activity areas across Ragley Hall.

29/07/2026

🔥 As wildfires once again rage across the country, our head of uplands Alex Farrell outlines why controlled burning is part of the solution.

"Wildfire is not simply about ignition. It is also about what is available to burn."

Read Alex's blog 👇
https://basc.org.uk/wildfires-remind-us-why-active-upland-management-matters

As wildfires once again rage across the country, BASC head of uplands Alex Farrell outlines why controlled burning is part of the solution.