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Gamebird releasing update

Post published:4th November 2020

The key points on the Judicial Review into gamebird releasing and Defra’s proposed system of licensing.

Gamebird Releasing FAQs

Post published:2nd November 2020

Following the announcement that Defra has concluded its review into releasing game birds on and around protected sites BASC has issued the following FAQs.

Defra propose gamebird releasing licence around protected sites

Post published:30th October 2020

Defra’s proposed red tape under the precautionary principle will do little but threaten rural jobs, conservation efforts and a host of social benefits that shooting provides.

Gamekeeper of the Month – October

Post published:1st October 2020

Octobers Gamekeeper of the Month is Charlie Newman, Trainee gamekeeper at Sparsholt College and BASC’s 2020 Legacy Scholarship winner.

BASC welcome relaxation of muirburn ban in Scotland

Post published:30th September 2020

BASC has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government to relax a temporary muirburn ban which was imposed as part of emergency coronavirus legislation.

Training days aid Wildlife Crime Officers’ countryside knowledge

Post published:16th September 2020

The training days were put on free of charge to provide the officers with an overview of several subjects they are likely to encounter.

BASC fight misinformed lobby with targeted campaign

Post published:28th July 2020

The campaign highlights the potential dangers and consequences if burning were to be banned.

Grouse prospects 2020

Post published:24th July 2020

Following the wettest winter for a long time and the driest spring ever the mighty grouse have commendably managed to not only breed but produce some good broods.

Time to reflect

Post published:24th July 2020

How sustainable is shooting in the UK? Has the coronavirus pandemic highlighted areas in which changes need to be made? Steve Bloomfield mulls over some questions.