Join free BASC webinar on gamebird releasing on protected sites
BASC is inviting all shoot owners, managers and gamekeepers affected by changes to gamebird releasing in England to register for a free webinar.
BASC responds to RSPB Birdcrime report
BASC has responded to the publication today, 15 November, of the RSPB’s Birdcrime 2021 Report.
BASC said: “BASC has a zero tolerance attitude towards the illegal killing of birds of prey. Any member found guilty of wildlife crime will be expelled.
“Through wildlife and habitat management, the shooting community has played a significant role in overseeing the population levels of most UK birds of prey rise to record highs. There are conservation success stories for red kites, buzzards, merlin and more.
“Supported by shooting organisations and in addition financially by BASC, Defra’s Hen Harrier Joint Action Plan has seen numbers of hen harriers at their highest level in England for a century.
“The tiny minority of those in the shooting community who are involved in the illegal killing of birds of prey are also killing off their own future. The illegal killing of birds of prey remains the easiest and most public route for those against shooting to campaign for further restrictions.”
Click here to read more about BASC’s support of the Hen Harrier Joint Action Plan.
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Join the action with BASC at the National Shooting Show 2025
The National Shooting Show takes place from 10–11 May and BASC has a fantastic line-up of experts, advice and hands-on fun for all ages.
BASC urges rethink on bird flu measures for the sake of the countryside
BASC has warned that the government’s latest measures to control avian influenza could shut down significant parts of the English countryside.
