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Scotland’s shooting sector delivers more than £246 million in annual natural capital benefits, according to a new report launched by BASC at the Scottish Game Fair on 4 July.
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BASC Advent returns in December and this year the competition will be run through our official website.
The competition, which is back for the fifth year, is offering prizes with a combined total of £7,000!
There will be 24 fabulous daily prizes up for grabs from sponsors including Isuzu, Subaru, Tyson Cooper, BSA, Sporting Saint, Promatic, Gearmate, Skinner’s, Agria, Aim Risk Services, Higos, Ruff & Tumble and Quiller.
Here are just a few of the prizes you could win: a Fortnum & Mason hamper, two tickets to see Harry Styles and a BSA Supersport SE Air Rifle.
As well as the daily prizes, BASC members will also be entered into an exclusive draw to win a huge prize bundle.
Make sure you don’t miss out by setting a daily reminder from 1 December to enter.
Scotland’s shooting sector delivers more than £246 million in annual natural capital benefits, according to a new report launched by BASC at the Scottish Game Fair on 4 July.
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