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.
"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.
"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.
"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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