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An untimely call for evidence

With the Senedd elections only weeks away, Welsh Labour has announced a call for evidence on gamebird release. Conor O’Gorman investigates.

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A battle on two fronts for game shooting

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Government plans have been announced to target game shooting in England and Wales with further unjustified restrictions. We must all fight back.

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Will legislative reform improve veterinary services?

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BASC’s Felicity Winters reviews a consultation on proposed reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act from a working dog owner’s perspective.

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For the love of dogs

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Terry Behan reflects on his first visit to Crufts, and the ability of gundogs to bridge the gap between those who shoot and those who don’t.

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Why are public consultations important to shooting?

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Alex Farrell discusses BASC responses to consultations on national landscape management plans for the North Pennines and the Forest of Bowland.

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Wildfowling season roundup: progress, partnerships and what comes next

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We look back at the wildfowling season 2025/26; from BASC’s Sustainable Shooting Code of Practice to wildfowlers delivering important conservation work.

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Reform UK promises to help shooting in Wales

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Political parties are publishing their manifestos ahead of the Senedd elections in May, with Reform UK pledging to support shooting, explains Conor O’Gorman.

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