BASC South East

19/06/2026

Tick awareness: staying safe in the countryside this summer

For many who spend time in the countryside, ticks are an unwelcome but familiar part of life. Whether encountering them while stalking through bracken, working on the hill, or carefully removing them from a dog after a walk, these tiny parasites are an unpleasant reality of being outdoors.

Deer officer James Sutcliffe explains that while small in size, ticks can pose a significant health risk, making awareness and vigilance essential.

Read more here:

BASC’s deer officer James Sutcliffe explains that while small in size, ticks can pose a significant health risk, making vigilance essential.

18/06/2026

Game cover crops play an important role in supporting wildlife and delivering wider environmental benefits. The Peppering Project has seen phenomenal results over the past 20+ years.

Read more: https://basc.org.uk/four-seasons/game-cover-crops/the-peppering-biodiversity-project/

The Peppering Biodiversity Project is a success story for nature recovery being delivered at scale on an arable farm in West Sussex.

17/06/2026

There's not much time left to book your space on the evening walk at Godmersham Park Estate next Tuesday ⏰

https://events.basc.org.uk/events/farm-walk-canterbury-kent/

16/06/2026

Do you have a rifle that needs zeroing or do you want to get some practice in?

The next BASC - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation Range Day at Bisley Sporting Rifle takes place on Thursday 2 July.

Find out more and book here: https://ow.ly/tRIg50ZciSF

16/06/2026

Happy Sussex Day!

Today we celebrate the rich heritage, stunning landscapes and vibrant communities that make Sussex so special.

From the rolling South Downs and ancient woodlands to the coastline, farmland and wildlife habitats, Sussex is home to a countryside worth cherishing and protecting.

Whether you're enjoying the great outdoors, supporting local traditions or simply appreciating all that Sussex has to offer, we wish you a wonderful Sussex Day.

15/06/2026

Did you know the government's proposed ban on trail hunting could have unintended consequences for a wide range of lawful working dog activities including deer tracking, gundog training, field trials and wildlife detection work??

Please take a moment to respond to the consultation before it closes on Thursday.

Respond to Defra's consultation on trail hunting before 18 June to prevent unintended consequences for working dogs across the board.

15/06/2026

BASC - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation's South East team were at Cereals Event last week at Diddly Squat Farm Shop. We had some great conversations about all sorts of subjects including: fi****ms licensing, lead restrictions, DSC1 online theory, politics, pest control, duck nest tubes and lots more. Despite the weather on day two we still had some good conversations with some very hardy people!

12/06/2026

We know our members have looked out for this event in the past... here is the flyer for the upcoming Bardogs fun gundog day at Westerham!

12/06/2026

Remember, BASC members now have free digital access to Shooting Times & Country Magazine as part of their membership.

Read the latest news, features, gear reviews and countryside content at no extra cost and no app required.

Simply enter your BASC membership number when prompted to get started.

Find out more 👉

BASC has announced a new partnership to give all members complimentary digital access to Shooting Times & Country Magazine.

11/06/2026

Would you like to try clay shooting?

We're offering a free beginner lesson (age 16+) at Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds (West London) on Tuesday 23 June as part of the ongoing training for our BASC Shotgun coaches.

Please contact [email protected] for more details and to register your interest.