An update on the five-year transition towards sustainable ammunition

• Post published:26th February 2021

This is a five-year transition not a one-year solution, says BASC.

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‘Unnecessary’ interim licences must not disrupt shooting, says BASC

• Post published:23rd February 2021

Government propose short-term licensing measures for gamebird release on and near to protected sites in latest consultation.

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Lifeline £1M coronavirus fund announced for Scotland’s country sports tourism sector

• Post published:18th February 2021

A £1M coronavirus fund for country sports has been secured in Scotland following a lobbying campaign by BASC and the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group.

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Climate change studies at risk from new burning regs, says BASC

• Post published:17th February 2021

Government exclusion on new burning regulations threaten the future of environmental and climate change studies.

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True cost of Wild Justice’s judicial review against NRW revealed

• Post published:17th February 2021

Thousands wasted as FOI reveals cost of defending Wild Justice’s failed attack on general licence.

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BASC Ladies Star of Shooting award winners announced

• Post published:16th February 2021

A passionate under-keeper, an inspiring chef and a trophy-winning target shooter – meet this year’s Star of Shooting winners.

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Build nest tubes to boost mallard numbers, says BASC

• Post published:10th February 2021

Citizen science will aid understanding of mallard nesting habitat preference in bid to boost numbers.

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Gamekeeper survey reports alarming increase in abuse

• Post published:9th February 2021

BASC is raising awareness of attacks on the gamekeeping profession that are unwarranted and would not be accepted in any other occupation.

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Rural organisations speak out over proposal to restrict airgun use for youngsters

• Post published:8th February 2021

The government has significantly underestimated the impact this proposal will have on our members and those teenagers undertaking pest control.

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