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Eat Game Awards

The British Game Alliance are proud to partner with the Eat Game Awards to sponsor the Best Chef Regularly Serving Game Award

BGA Interview with The Gun Shop on YouTube

Who the BGA are, and some questions from The Gun Shop's social media followers

BGA in the Press

Highlights from our September press coverage

Game Meat Monday: Jamaican Spiced Partridge in Flatbread

Another superb Game Meat Monday from Ben

Packington Estate and British Game Alliance Event

Packington Estate and the BGA partner to discuss the benefits of game meat

GWCT Lead Q&A

The GWCT answer some of the most common questions regarding lead shot

The BGA Audit

Some of the most common non-compliances on the BGA Shoot Audit

Game Meat Monday: Crispy Chilli Partridge

Another brilliant Asian-inspired dish by Ben

Polypropylene Facts

An environmentally responsible product used in our Record Books

Game Meat Monday: Duck Arancini

Another fantastic recipe by Ben celebrating the start of the duck and partridge seasons

Newsletter: August 2019

Hong Kong Deal, Dispelling Rumours, the Glorious Twelfth and Ambassadors

BGA Myths Busted

We address some of the most pressing rumours circulating

British Game Alliance Ambassadors

Learn about our Ambassador scheme and meet our Ambassadors

Trade agreement in Hong Kong and Macau

The British Game Alliance secured trade agreement for 250,000 game birds in Hong Kong and Macau

Lloyd’s Register (Acoura) Job Opportunity

Join the team of British Game Alliance Auditors

The Glorious Twelfth – 2019

Grouse Runs, Cooking in the Field and Fine Dining

Newsletter: July 2019

BGA monthly update: Japan, Stop The Cull and Game Fair

Game Meat Monday: Roast Grouse with Fresh Pea Risotto

A special recipe from Ben in honour of the Glorious 12th

12 Facts About Grouse

In honour of the fast-approaching Glorious 12th, here are 12 of our favourite facts about Grouse

Tom Adams Speaks at The Game Fair

The BGA Managing Director, Tom Adams discuss Eat Wild and the BGA at The Game Fair

BGA at The Game Fair 2019

British Game Alliance exhibited at The Game Fair 2019

Talking Game – Grouse Burger Recipe

In celebration of the new Talking Game we have taken this recipe from the newest edition, created by Jeff Claudio chef at Lyle's

BGA In The Press

Press Coverage of the BGA from July 2019

The British Game Alliance Secure Trade Meetings In Japan

The British Game Alliance (BGA) is pleased to announce its market outreach in Japan was successful earlier this month.

BASC Legal Challenge To Wild Justice

BASC ready to fight legal challenge to rearing and releasing game birds

STAG Training – Gamekeepers Welfare Trust

The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust have designed a course with ex-marines to tackle difficult issues faced by gamekeepers

Game Meat Monday: Duck Spring Rolls

A fantastic adaptation of a takeaway favourite by Ben Gilbert

BGA In The Press – Meat Management

Meat Management article on the BGA and the new markets and new product development we have been creating

BGA Statement On Stop The Cull

Statement from Tom Adams, Managing Director of the BGA

Countryside Alliance Advise On Dealing With Shoot Saboteurs

‘Better safe than sorry’ when dealing with shoot saboteurs, says the Countryside Alliance

Job Opportunity – Internship Role

Fantastic opportunity to learn a wide range of skills and to work as a part of a start-up business.

Game Meat Monday: Spicy Pheasant and Rice

Another great recipe from Ben for Game Meat Monday

House of Commons and House of Lords Letter

A letter signed by nearly forty Members of Parliament and House of Lords showing the importance of the BGA.

The British Game Alliance Launch Game Farm Audit

The BGA has a pilot scheme in place this summer and, following analysis of the information gathered, aims to roll this out nationally.

BGA in the Press

Highlights from this months press coverage involving the BGA

Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Parmesan

Ben's take on a simple yet delicious classic

The Launch of Twelve New and Innovative Game Products

Lord Mark Price addresses guests on the innovation in game

British Game Alliance Works with Game Processors in Workshop Series

The British Game Alliance has commenced a series of workshops with the UK's game processors, to better facilitate a working relationship and unified supply chain for British game ahead of this season.

Game Meat Monday: Roasted Partridge with Leek and Bacon Risotto

Another fantastic Game Meat Monday recipe by Ben

BGA Explained

Our new BGA Explained document

British Game Alliance Exceeds 500 Shoot Members

Significant Milestone Reached

BGA in the Press

Highlights from this months press coverage involving the BGA

Newsletter: May 2019

New Markets, Updates to Shoot Standards, 50p Levy

BGA’s Evidence for DEFRA’s Review of the General Licence

Please Find Below Our Submission To The Review

Shoot Talk – London

Come and listen to Tom in London to find out more about what we do

Shoot Talk – Edinburgh

Would you like to learn more about the BGA? Come and listen to Tom speak in Edinburgh

Shoot Talk – Yorkshire

Come and listen to Tom speak at Swinton Park to learn more about the BGA and what we do

The British Game Alliance Secure First Inward Trade Mission for Game

Opening New Markets For Game

Game Meat Monday: Katsu Pheasant

Ben's take on a Katsu Curry using Pheasant

Wild Justice – Natural England General Licence

Recent media events highlight the need for credible self-regulation within the shooting industry.

North Lodge Farm Conference

Sustainable shooting and bringing assured game to the forefront

BGA in the Press

Highlights from press coverage involving the BGA

Game Meat Monday: BBQ Spatchcock Pheasant

Barbecuing at its best.

Newsletter: April 2019

Brand Partners, Member Benefits and Antibiotic Reduction.

BGA Response to Natural England Revoke of General Licences

We need to regulate on our terms, protecting the game industry

Member Benefits

Details of our new Member Benefits Scheme

Raisthorpe Simulated Clay Day

Monday 15th July - In aid of Cancer Research and British Game Alliance

Important Joint Communication: Spring 2019

We must keep driving down antibiotic use in game birds

Clarifying The Correct Game Disposal

Trying To Clear Up Any Confusion Regarding The Disposal Of Game

Partridge Parcel

Similar to a pasty, here is Ben's take on a partridge parcel.

Cotesbatch Incident Outcome

Acoura report on the Cotesbatch Incident

End of Season Survey Feedback

We respond to some of the most recurrent queries from our End of Season Survey.

Season Summary 2018 / 2019

Read our Chairman's Statement and download our full Season Summary here.

Shoot Member Referral Scheme

Earn 20% discount on your renewal fee

Newsletter: March 2019 – BGA Spring Update

Audit information, survey feedback and our announcement with BASC

Game Meat Monday: Buttermilk Pheasant

Fried pheasant at it's finest.

Countryside Alliance – The Shoot

A short video from Countryside Alliance and Game To Eat on The Shoot

BGA In The Press

Highlights from press coverage involving the BGA

BASC Backs British Game Alliance (BGA) With Support Package

Industry partnership securing the future of shooting

Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Schnitzel with Mac and Cheese

A quick alternative to the classic Mac & Cheese

Ambassador Scheme

Meet the British Game Alliance Ambassadors

British Game Alliance Explained

A handy PDF that you can download and circulate which should answer any pressing questions regarding the British Game Alliance.

Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Pot Pie

In celebration of British Pie Week, Mr Drake has created this delicious Pheasant Pot Pie.

Clarifying The Shoot Audit

The shoot audit is not to be feared

Game Meat Monday: Pigeon Chilli

This is my take on the classic chilli con carne using pigeon.

Game Meat Monday: Hunters Pheasant

Delicious, versatile dish with pheasant breasts.

Newsletter: January 2019

Game Disposal and First Season Feedback

We Want To Hear From You

We would greatly appreciate your anonymous feedback to see how we can improve, this survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete, all comments will be invaluable for us in the future.

Correct Game Disposal

A short summary on how to dispose of your game in the correct manner.

Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Roulade

Pheasant and bacon the perfect combination, a new twist on the classic collaboration.

The BGA Team Hit The Streets For The Eat Wild Campaign

We headed out of the office to spread the word on game.

Game Meat Monday: BBQ Pheasant Pizza

This is a very flexible recipe that I thought I’d put in as a bit of inspiration to get the youngsters involved with game preparation and cooking as every kid loves pizza.

Game Meat Monday: Pheasant Korma

Spice up Monday night with this delicious curry.

Christmas Newsletter 2018

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

New BGA Assured Stockists

New markets for the British game industry.

The Supply of Wild Game Birds & Meat

Before you decide to become a game handling business there are a number of steps you need to consider.

Highlights of 2018

Snapshots from the first year of the British Game Alliance

Meeting with DEFRA minister to discuss British game

Tom Adams, Managing Director meets with Defra Minister, Dr Therese Coffey MP along with Liam Stokes, Countryside Alliance and Jim Shannon MP.

Game Meat Monday – PARTRIDGE CARBONARA

Ben Gilbert, the winner of our Game Week Competition, is now our weekly Game Meat Monday Blogger

Newsletter: December 2018

Celebrating Game Week, 50p levy and BGA in the media.

Great British Game Week

A celebration of all that is great about game

Food Matters Live

Tom our Managing Director talks at the Food Matters Live event.

Game Week Winner: Pheasant Burger Recipe

Congratulations to Ben Drake for this glorious creation he entered in our British Game Week Competition. Read in his words how he makes it.

Donations Raised Through The 50p Levy

We are delighted to announce that Roxtons and Ian Coley Sporting have raised a tremendous £43,000 towards the British Game Alliance Fighting Fund.

British Game Week Competition

Win a 7 course tasting menu at Nobu for two people.

300 Members Now Part of the British Game Alliance

The BGA has hit another colossal milestone

Who’s Involved With The BGA?

Meet the team working for the BGA on a day to day basis, the Board and Advisory Committee

New British Game Alliance Stockists

Restaurants, hotels and wholesalers all now using British Game Alliance assured game.

Job opportunity: Intern position

Intern opportunity to learn a vast range of skills and gain an in depth understanding of a start-up business.

Game Meat Monday: Partridge Satay

Quick, easy and delicious

November Newsletter – Part 1

Assurance Scheme and Audits

Feedback From Acoura Shoot Audits

BGA complete successful first round of audits. Shooting's first ever fully independent auditing process is up and running.

British Game Assurance Scheme’s FAQ’s

Frequently asked questions regarding the assurance scheme answered here.

Membership Welcome Packs

British Game Alliance launch Record Book for shoot members

Celebrity Chefs show their support for The British Game Alliance’s Eat Wild campaign

Famous chefs give Eat Wild their seal of approval at the campaign launch to get people to think differently about game

BGA feature of Countryside Alliance podcast

Tom Adams features on the Countryside Alliance's podcast

British Game Alliance Newsletter: October 2018 – Part 2

Bi-Monthly Newsletter

GunsOnPegs Support

The GunsOnPegs team have made it easier for you to shoot with an assured shoot.

New BGA Stockists

The newest places providing British Game Alliance assured game to the market.

Eat Game Awards

The BGA team and their guests attended the Eat Game Awards at Boisdale Canary Wharf

Game Kofta Kebabs with Red Onion Salsa

Made with pheasant and partridge, our take on the popular spicy meatballs brings together the stars of wild game. Serve it as part of Middle Eastern-inspired mezze with lots of warm pitta bread, homemade hummus, and roasted aubergines, or wrap in flatbreads for an easy supper.

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