End of season highlights
With the pheasant, partridge and wildfowl (above the high water mark) seasons finishing this weekend, BASC’s regional teams provide their highlights.
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End of season highlights
Taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution
BASC’s head of conservation Caroline Bedell discusses why taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution is imperative for the future of shooting.
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Taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution
The “burning” issue
Controlled burning can under the right circumstances protect peatland and help achieve our net-zero target.
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The “burning” issue
Grouse moors braced for major changes in wake of Werritty Review
Taken on an individual basis these new regulations represent colossal change for the sector.
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Grouse moors braced for major changes in wake of Werritty Review
Where are we with Werritty? – Scotland’s grouse shooting review
BASC Scotland's political and press officer, Ross Ewing, writes about the recent review into driven grouse shooting and the impact it may have on UK shooting.
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Where are we with Werritty? – Scotland’s grouse shooting review
BASC chairman’s message as grouse shooting season starts
"Diligent and dedicated" work of keepers is vital to conservation and the rural economy.
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BASC chairman’s message as grouse shooting season starts
BASC statement on Labour’s demand for grouse shooting review
Review "needs to hear from the people on the ground" who maintain grouse moors with massive benefits for conservation and the environment.
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BASC statement on Labour’s demand for grouse shooting review
BASC joins Scotland’s rural organisations asking for the value of grouse shooting to be recognised
Rural organisations have appealed to politicians to recognise the value of grouse shooting ahead of one of the most important seasons in generations.
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BASC joins Scotland’s rural organisations asking for the value of grouse shooting to be recognised
BASC statement on record breeding year for hen harriers in England
Results are "heading in the right direction".
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BASC statement on record breeding year for hen harriers in England