Deer stalking aiming down the scope of a rifle

The original deer management qualification.
Evolved.

Discover the UK's only 100% Online DSC1 Theory with BASC.

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The original deer management qualification.
Evolved.

Discover the UK’s only 100% Online DSC1 Theory with BASC.

Enrol now

Join the UK's largest shooting organisation

Specialist advice, political lobbying and exclusive member offers. Just some of the reasons you should join BASC today. 

Rural businesses

Shooting is worth £3.3 billion to the UK economy

Gamekeeping

Shooting supports up to 67,000 full-time jobs

Shooting contributes 15 million work days to conservation 

Welsh and Scottish elections 2026

Contact your candidates today to ensure they understand the importance of sustainable shooting

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involved

Whether you're new to shooting or a seasoned participant, BASC is for you.

Our work

As the UK's largest shooting organisation, we fight for sustainable shooting and conservation of the countryside.

British bird quarry species review

The government is reviewing quarry species and seasons in England, Wales and Scotland and there is limited time to have your say.

These threats need to be challenged and there is an opportunity to get species onto the quarry lists.
URGENT

Conservation in action

Sustainable shooting is driven by research and practical conservation.

BASC working
dog insurance

Providing specialist insurance cover for your working dog, when you need it most.

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BASC working dog insurance

Providing specialist insurance cover for your working dog, when you need it most.

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