BASC - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

01/06/2026

🔊NEW BASC podcast out now

What happens once the shooting season comes to an end?

In this episode, we explore the work, planning and countryside management that continues long after the final day in the field.

📻Listen here: https://basc.org.uk/podcast/ or on any major podcast platform

31/05/2026

Are you a BASC member?

Have you booked your complimentary entry to this year’s The Game Fair?

ICYMI, here are ten reasons to book early:

With the countdown on to this year’s The Game Fair, now is a great time for you to book your complimentary BASC member tickets.

31/05/2026

🦌Thinking about British Quality Wild Venison certification but not sure what the process involves?🦌

Check out this guide that walks you through each stage of the process. It also explains the difference between producers handling fewer than 300 carcasses and larger operations.

The guide takes the mystery out of certification, offering practical advice and highlighting common pitfalls along the way.

Read the full guide 👇
https://britishqualitywildvenison.co.uk/demystifying-bqwv-certification-a-guide-for-stalkers-producers/

30/05/2026

What does your shooting life look like?

Share your insights through the 2026 Game Shooting Census and Shoot Owners Census.

Run by www.GunsOnPegs.com in partnership with Lycetts, BASC, the Countryside Alliance and GWCT, the survey has been gathering data since 2013 and provides valuable information around participation, trends and the wider contribution of shooting.

Whether you take part occasionally or manage a shoot, your views matter. The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete, and the results help inform future work across the sector.

As a thank you for completing the census, you'll automatically be entered into a prize draw to win two pegs on a 150-bird driven day.

Game Shooting Census 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2NNW25Y
Shoot Owner Census 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/232Y6RK

30/05/2026

The UK's leading deer management qualification has evolved.

The DMQ Deer Stalking Certificates Levels 1 and 2 have always been the industry standard for deer management in the UK. We've just made them more accessible and affordable for you.

Discover the first 100% online DSC1 theory course and assessment.

Enrol today with BASC: https://ow.ly/25KM50Z5wR3

29/05/2026

The consultation on the British bird quarry species review has now closed.

So what happens next?

BASC’s head of wildfowl and wetlands James Green explains the next stage of the process and what members can expect moving forward.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the consultation.

Find out more about the review here 👉 https://basc.org.uk/british-bird-quarry-species-review/

28/05/2026

Congratulations to Tomos Davies, who has been duly elected as the new BASC Council member for Wales, and Will Wilkinson, who has been duly elected as the new BASC Council member for England.

Thank you to everyone who voted in the 2026 Council elections and to all candidates standing this year.

BASC Council plays an important role in representing members and helping to guide the future direction of the association.

Read more here 👉 https://basc.org.uk/new-england-and-wales-basc-council-members-announced-at-agm/

28/05/2026

🎯Plan your season before you release a single bird

Introducing ShootPlanner, the simulation tool built using national survey data, pheasant behaviour and economic modelling to help shoots make sharper, more sustainable decisions.

Whether you run a traditional, commercial or mixed-format shoot, ShootPlanner lets you compare strategies before committing time, money and birds to a season.

Smarter planning. Better outcomes. Stronger sustainability credentials.

Developed by the University of Exeter, informed by www.GunsOnPegs.com data and commissioned by BASC.



Take a look 👉

How a data-led approach to shoot management assisted the development of ShootPlanner – a new tool to help you plan for next season.

28/05/2026

❗BASC’s Annual General Meeting takes place today at 6pm - all members welcome

Doors open from 5pm for registration. The AGM includes updates from BASC’s leadership team, election results and member motions.

Please bring proof of membership and ID with you.

Find out more 👉

Voting is now open to elect three new members of BASC's governing Council, representing two national and one Northern Ireland seat.