A joint statement on the future of shotgun ammunition for live quarry shooting
Together we wish to see an end to both lead and single-use plastics in ammunition used by those taking all live quarry with shotguns within five years.
Shooting and rural organisations take responsibility of move away from lead ammunition
Shooting and rural organisations announce five-year transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics for live quarry shooting.
Defra issues statement in response to lead ammunition announcement
Environment minister welcomes new lead position.
Westminster welcome for lead-free pledge
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has welcomed the statement from leading rural organisations calling for an end to the use of lead in shotgun cartridges used for live quarry within five years.
The view from afar
Our friends from overseas provide an insight into how hunters in their countries have adapted to using non-lead ammunition.
End of season highlights
With the pheasant, partridge and wildfowl (above the high water mark) seasons finishing this weekend, BASC’s regional teams provide their highlights.
Gamekeeper of the Month – February
Lily studied her level three Advanced Technical Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management at Newton Rigg College.
A soluble solution?
BASC’s head of wildfowling, James Green, tests the performance of the latest ‘eco-wad’ cartridges in the field.
BASC lead the fight against online defamation
In this blog BASC’s political and press officer in Scotland, Ross Ewing, explores what BASC is doing to tackle online defamation.
BASC rings at Crufts explained
In March, dog enthusiasts will once again assemble in Birmingham’s NEC Arena to celebrate Crufts. Three BASC rings are dedicated to showcasing working gundogs and host the historic Gamekeepers’ Classes.
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