Countryside Clay Shoot 2020 cancelled

• Post published:2nd April 2020

Event will be re-scheduled for next year.

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Decision to ban muirburn for remainder of the season ‘completely unnecessary’, says BASC

• Post published:2nd April 2020

BASC has accused the Scottish Green Party of using the Coronavirus crisis to launch an unnecessary attack on shooting.

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European white-fronted goose remains on the quarry list after BASC intervention

• Post published:2nd April 2020

Decision to listen to BASC's evidence-based recommendations "to be welcomed".

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Important changes to stoat trapping

• Post published:1st April 2020

BASC appreciates the positive engagement of Defra and Natural England to help deliver a workable licence.

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BASC calls on Scottish government to rectify the ‘lack of support’ for shooting businesses

• Post published:31st March 2020

BASC’s open letter urges the Scottish government to overturn their decision to exclude shooting businesses from the Covid-19 support grant.

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BASC updates Coronavirus pest control advice

• Post published:30th March 2020

Key points outlined for those conducting essential wildlife management.

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Exclusion of shooting businesses from financial relief ‘wholly unacceptable’, says BASC

• Post published:27th March 2020

These businesses need support from the Scottish Government now more than ever.

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Gamebird release safe for 2020 after Wild Justice abandon application to fast-track legal challenge

• Post published:27th March 2020

Registering as interested parties has helped ensure that Wild Justice cannot impact on this coming season.

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New date announced for The Game Fair 2020

• Post published:25th March 2020

BASC supports decision to postpone showcase event until September.

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