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Deer training proposals risk leaving Scotland short of vital deer managers
BASC and NFU Scotland have warned that plans to introduce mandatory training under the Natural Environment Bill raise serious concerns for the future of Scottish deer management.
Firearms licensing on the agenda at BASC and FELWG meeting
BASC met with the chair of the NPCC’s Firearms and Explosives Working Group for an open, constructive discussion on key firearms licensing issues.
BASC rifle day brings together women shooters at Bisley
BASC’s Women in Shooting rifle day at Bisley Sporting Rifle ranges in Surrey allowed participants to try a variety of rifles on a mix of targets.
BASC reinforces call for practical muirburn legislation at Scottish Wildfire Summit
BASC welcomed constructive discussions on muirburn at the Scottish Wildfire Summit, held yesterday in Granton-on-Spey.
How a Kent shooting estate is ‘making space for nature’
Wide-ranging conservation work being carried out on a Kent shoot is set to become a case study for the county’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
BASC cautiously welcomes further delay to Scottish muirburn licensing rollout
BASC has cautiously welcomed today’s announcement that the implementation of muirburn licensing in Scotland will be delayed once again.
BASC welcomes milestone in grey squirrel fertility control research
BASC is marking Red Squirrel Awareness Week with news of a world-first breakthrough in grey squirrel fertility control research.
Shooting and fishing an “intrinsic part of our communities”, says Shadow Defra Secretary of State
Shadow Defra Secretary of State Victoria Atkins MP paid tribute to shooting and fishing at BASC’s Conservative Party rural reception.
BASC chief executive presents UK Value of Shooting to European Parliament
BASC chief executive Ian Bell presented the Value of Shooting report to the European Parliament, highlighting the UK aspect of the sector’s contribution across Europe.