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Gamekeepers and shoot managers in the South West are invited to a key industry event on Friday 28 March as BASC gets set to host its first Southern Gamekeepers’ Conference at the Great Fulford Estate in Devon.
Final tickets are available for the BASC Southern Gamekeepers’ Conference on 28 March at the Great Fulford Estate. Kindly supported by Hikmicro, the day features a morning packed with insightful sessions from expert speakers, followed by a 50-bird sporting clay shoot after lunch.
Designed to give you the latest information on issues and developments affecting shooting and conservation, the morning session will include talks on the following:
Attendees will also hear keynote speeches on shooting’s political landscape and expert views on how to make the government’s agri-environmental schemes work for both shoots and landowners.
Following the morning conference, guests will enjoy a buffet lunch, followed by a 50-bird sporting clay shoot in the afternoon.
Limited spaces are still available for the conference, but you must book by Friday 21 March 2025 to secure your place. To book, please call our BASC South West team on 01884 260910 or email southwest@basc.org.uk.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to stay informed on key issues, meet with industry leaders and catch up with other ‘keepers and shoot managers.
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BASC held its annual Gamekeepers’ Day at Blair Castle in Perthshire on Monday 28 March.