NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals
NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
Banks under pressure
Is the Financial Conduct Authority debanking review going to help shooting businesses? There’s some hope, as BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains….
Avian influenza – don’t play politics with gamebird releasing
Future risk assessments for avian influenza and pheasant releasing must be based on facts and not fiction, says Dr Conor O’Gorman.
Venison in vogue
Will recent government strategies on food and deer management spark a boom in game meat consumption? Dr Conor O’Gorman reviews the proposals.
FACE complaint successful on EU lead restriction consultation
The European Ombudsman has recognised a case of maladministration in relation to access to evidence during last year’s EU lead ammunition restriction consultation.
Lead ammunition consultation to launch 6 May
The Heath and Safety Executive will launch a public consultation on proposed restrictions for lead ammunition in England, Wales and Scotland.
Fur trade ‘public attitudes’ survey sets a dangerous precedent
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman says a public attitudes survey on the UK fur trade risks government policy decisions being based on emotion rather than evidence.
Sustainable shooting key to government’s nature recovery plans
Read Dr Conor O’Gorman’s blog on the role sustainable shooting has to play in the government’s ambitious plans for nature recovery in England.
Challenges for shooting in animal welfare shake-up
Read Conor O’Gorman’s blog following the inclusion of plans for new animal welfare legislation in the Queen’s speech in parliament yesterday.
BASC Species of the Month – February
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman takes a look at his favourite bird species – the enigmatic grey partridge…
