Something of the night
BASC deer advisor, James Sutcliffe, gives a run down of what you need to know regarding night vision and thermal imaging optics.
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Shooting provides £1.1 billion in natural capital benefits
BASC has published its inaugural assessment of the natural capital benefits of shooting in the UK.
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Tweed takes top spot at Crufts 2024
A Labrador retriever from the Scottish highlands was crowned overall winner of BASC’s gamekeeper classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2024.
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Daughters of the land
In honour of International Women’s Day, we recount the stories of female gamekeepers in history who blazed a trail for generations to come.
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BASC’s Fighting Fund secures significant victory for member
The Fighting Fund has successfully helped a member from Cheshire win costs against the police following revocation of his certificate.
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SPA gamebird release decision delayed by Defra
The final policy decision by the Secretary of State regarding the release of gamebirds on or near Special Protection Areas in England has been delayed further.
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NPCC firearms lead visits BASC
Chief constable Debbie Tedds, chair of FELWG on the National Police Chiefs’ Council, met with BASC chief executive Ian Bell to discuss firearms law and licensing.
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BASC secures concession on gamebird release reporting
Following intervention from BASC, a reporting process for shoots releasing gamebirds on or near a Special Protection Area has been streamlined.
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A rising star
Duncan Thomas, BASC North director, tells us about a young man who has come a long way in the ten years since he joined the BASC Young Shots programme.
Critical BASC amendment accepted on Scottish grouse Bill
A second day of MSP voting on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill has seen a vital BASC amendment accepted.
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