Natural England moves protected sites casework to new online portal
13 August 2026
Natural England has moved SSSI consents and notices to a new online portal. Find out what’s changed and what you need to do.
"Public bodies must act within the law"
- Ian Bell
BASC has won a High Court challenge against Natural England on its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases.
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4,186 young people try clay shooting at Poacher 2026
12 August 2026
4,186 young people. Six days. 276 hours of coaching. BASC’s have-a-go shooting line was one of the highlights of Poacher 2026.
Grouse season opens with bright prospects
12 August 2026
Grouse shooting gets under way today, and BASC members heading out on the moor have cause for optimism after two difficult seasons.