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We are supporting @SouthdownGC's Young Shots Day on 30 October. A fully supervised day of clay pigeon shooting for youngsters aged 10-16, whether they’re complete beginners or already have some shooting experience.
To book call 01903 877555 or email [email protected]
It's great to see a result from this project so soon after launch.
If you see it, report it.
999 - emergency or crime in progress
101 - non-emergency crime or suspicious activity
0800 555 111 - anonymously via @CrimestoppersUK
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9p8…
The @ForestryComm have organised an information evening in Winchester next month about effective deer management.
Find out more and book your place: eventbrite.com/.../deer-best…
We attended Activate College in Oxford to discuss with student chefs game meat as food. Best practice, legislation and types of game were discussed before a demonstration showing how to prepare a partridge.
Then the chefs were given their own bird to prepare and cook 😋
Earlier this year, several of our members were treated to a tour of the Bisterne Estate.
You can now read more about how a shoot, a working farm and a wader recovery project are all carried out harmoniously on the same land: basc.org.uk/bisterne-estate-…
#fourseasons
It's #OxfordshireDay
Today we celebrate all our fantastic BASC members across the county.
From managing habitats to championing responsible shooting and keeping our countryside traditions alive, your commitment makes a real difference to our rural communities and landscapes.
Some of you may think the decision has already been made, but the Defra review is not a done deal. Defra is obliged to consider every email it receives. Yours will be read and counted. That is not wishful thinking; it is how the process works.
basc.org.uk/the-most-importa…
Looking for inspiration for how to cook your gamebirds or venison? There's plenty of recipes to look through on the @EatGameUK website ⬇️
eatgame.co.uk
Fight for the future of game shooting.
Whether you shoot, beat, pick up, run a pub, own a gun shop or train gundogs, we need you to send your experiences of game shooting in England to Defra before 1 November.
👉 basc.org.uk/thevoiceofshooti…
#BeTheVoiceOfShooting
BASC will be at @TheNPTA PestTech on Wednesday 4 November.
See us for information and advice on general licences, countryside management, sustainable ammunition and firearms. We will also be cooking up some delicious 'pest' tasters.
npta.org.uk/pesttech-2026/
Lovely to read about this fabulous wildlife pond in Southampton
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As the pheasant season gets underway it's time for a reminder about your biosecurity! Taking simple precautions can help protect your birds and reduce the spread of disease.
View the latest code of practice here: codeofgoodshootingpractice.o…
basc.org.uk/avian-influenza/
We are looking forward to this year's @BascWomen Rifle Shooting day on 22 October. Held at Bisley Sporting Rifle this event is always very popular with both complete beginners and those with more experience.
For more information visit: events.basc.org.uk/events/ba…
Just one week until our Talking Stalking event with a difference...
#TheDeercast will be joined by industry experts as they record their latest podcast at @EJChurchill
This is free to attend, registration is essential and spaces are limited:
events.basc.org.uk/events/ta…
If you don’t shoot, or already have professional insurance through your work, BASC Supporter Membership is a way to stand with us and support our work for the future of shooting, conservation and the countryside 👇
basc.org.uk/join/
It's #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek a week dedicated to increasing awareness of and action for the UK's endangered red squirrels and their conservation. Thanks to @WightSquirrels reds are thriving on the Isle of Wight.
Read more 👇
squirrelaccord.uk/iow_rsq_su…
What a great day we had last week at the Introduction to Deer Tracking workshop, hosting all kinds of dog breeds, that performed very well.
Huge thanks to @tonylowry123 and the Wessex branch of @BritishDeerSoc for their support in building and delivering this event.
This month's podcast is all about Defra's call for evidence on game bird shooting and features Regional Director, Michelle Nudds. Also hear what what England rugby player Ollie Sleightholme and gundog trainer Ben Randall have to say.
Listen here: basc.org.uk/podcast/
Thank you to everyone that had a go on our gundog scurries at #TheAutumnShow&HorseTrails. Please see results in the image.
If you did not collect your rosette you will be contacted in the coming week, alternatively please email us with your address at [email protected]
We have Tom from Grange Farm (Crawley Down) on the BASC stand at the #AutumnShowandHorseTrials this year. Tom is dishing out venison samples alongside pheasant goujons, coronation partridge and game pate. Come and see him before 2pm to have a try.
#EatGame
