BASC Press Team, Author at The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

Tawny Owl – Species of the month – March

Post published:26th February 2021

In March, we take a closer look at the mysterious tawny owls, their habits and where you can find them.

An update on the five-year transition towards sustainable ammunition

Post published:26th February 2021

This is a five-year transition not a one-year solution, says BASC.

Most pheasants sold for food ‘contain lead shot’

Post published:24th February 2021

Almost all pheasants sold for food in the UK contain toxic lead shot, scientists have found.

‘Unnecessary’ interim licences must not disrupt shooting, says BASC

Post published:23rd February 2021

Government propose short-term licensing measures for gamebird release on and near to protected sites in latest consultation.

BASC response to EFRA committee report on flooding

Post published:19th February 2021

BASC outline the shooting community’s importance in future flood risk policies.

Country sports tourism industry secure £1m coronavirus fund from Scottish Government

Post published:19th February 2021

Hard-hit shooting and fishing tourism industries have been handed a £1 million coronavirus fund boost by the Scottish Government.

Lifeline £1M coronavirus fund announced for Scotland’s country sports tourism sector

Post published:18th February 2021

A £1M coronavirus fund for country sports has been secured in Scotland following a lobbying campaign by BASC and the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group.

Climate change studies at risk from new burning regs, says BASC

Post published:17th February 2021

Government exclusion on new burning regulations threaten the future of environmental and climate change studies.

True cost of Wild Justice’s judicial review against NRW revealed

Post published:17th February 2021

Thousands wasted as FOI reveals cost of defending Wild Justice’s failed attack on general licence.